Eldon Wills (NC, 1908-1981) and Elmer Salter NC, 1902-1964), Redhead

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood.

Length 13.25 in.

Decoys made by Eldon Willis and Elmer Salter are icons in the Down East community of North Carolina.

Original paint worn to bare wood, heavy gunning wear, working repair to neck, wood loss on bottom, hit by shot.