Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood.

Largest length 16 in.

Collected from the Austin family originating from Corolla, North Carolina.

John Austin was born in Hatteras but moved to Corolla as an infant and spent his life there. He spent his childhood days in Corolla Village and became a market hunter at an early age. He sold waterfowl to buyers aboard the steamship Comet. He served our country in World War I and upon his return he became a commercial fisherman and hunting guide. He became the postmaster of Corolla in 1935. A rare composed pair.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hit by shot, tight age checks in the body, hen has a working repair to neck.