Callie O'Neal (NC, 1910-1970), Black Duck

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood, folded lead strip ballast.

Length 18 in.

From the Collection of a Gentleman, Durham, North Carolina

This decoy has incredible form. A rig mate is published on page 178 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint, working repair on neck, natural knot loss on left side of bill, edge wear at the tail.