Halls Harbor, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood.

Length 16 in.

Ike Merrell Gallop decoys reflect the classic, southern Currituck style. Most were made for market hunting and were redheads and canvasbacks. The sloping tail is the trademark for southern Currituck carvers from this era.

Original paint to body with moderate gunning wear, second coat of paint on the head.