Roscoe Willis (NC 1894-1980), Yellowlegs from Diamond Shoals

Hatteras, North Carolina, circa 1915, carved and painted wood, relief wings, wooden bill, stamped Sam Dyke collection.

Length 10.5 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen Charlotte, North Carolina

Former collection of Sam Dyke.
Former collection of Bill Mackey.

Roscoe Willis was employed as a young man in the Lightship Service in his home town of Hatteras, North Carolina. His first assignment was on the Diamond Shoals Lightship and it was there this decoy and a small rig of others were carved.

Photography stand does not convey.

Original paint with light gunning wear.