Marvin Midgett, (NC, 1884-1971), Hen Redhead

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood.

Length 17 in.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen.

The Marvin Midgett wooden duck decoys have a very stately look. They are extremely rare as he made mostly canvas over wire decoys.

Original paint, age checks in body, imperfection to wood on left side of the breast.