John Guard (NC, 1887-1960), Bluebill

Poplar Branch, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood.

Length 16 in.

John Guard was an early market hunter and later a guide who operated two blinds near the Currituck Shooting Club. He carved roughly 75-80 wood ducks and about the same number of canvas swan decoys.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, age check down back.

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