James "Corb" Reed (VA, 1897-1987), Black Duck

Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1980, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, branded JC REED.

Length 18.5 in.

Private Collection, Chincoteague, Virginia

Reed had no known formal art training but his decoys were admired for their beauty and style that set him apart from other carvers in the Chincoteague region.

Original, unrigged.