Leckler Lewis (NC, 1891-1977), Whimbrel

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, a rigmate is published on page 50 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Length 10 in.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen.

This Leck Lewis whimbrel has a very dark brown paint application with black streaks along its head and black dots on its back. The body is thicker than his other shorebird decoys.

Original paint with light gunning wear.