Allen Tillet (NC, 1906-1981), Roothead Canvasback

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

Length 13.75 in.

Former collection of Philip Harvey.

Tillet decoys are special in an untraditional way. The heads were made from willow limbs and have different head positions.

Original paint, minor paint loss on left side.