Early Published Cedar Island Roothead Curlew

Cedar Island, North Carolina, circa 1880, carved and painted wood, published on page 104 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey and page 8 December 2000 issue of Wildlife in North Carolina magazine.

Length 12.5 in.

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

Former collection of Julian Hamilton, Jr.
Former collection of Julian Hamilton, Sr.

This unknown roothead curlew decoy from Cedar Island was one of the oldest decoys that Julian Hamilton, Sr. had in his collection. It is one of two known examples. It is believed that Harry Hamilton may have used these two early curlews as models for the classic roothead curlews he made.

Photography stand does not convey.

Original paint, age check on right side of the head, roughness to tip of the bill, hit by shot.