John Lewark (NC, 1842-1906), High Head Canvasback

Sea Gull, North Carolina, circa 1880s, carved and painted wood.

Length 16 in.

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

Former collection of Leonard Willis.

He was one of the early settlers to the Sea Gull area. He owned a 62 acre farm which was located between Monkey Island and the Swan Island Club. His known decoys are rare and are some of the earliest from North Carolina.
Wonderful form.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck, light and stable horizontal hairline in the bill.