Early Harkers Island Running Curlew

Harkers Island, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, copper wire bill.

Length 13.5 in.

A similar example with a missing bill currently resides with the Guthrie family on Harkers Island, North Carolina.

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Original paint with moderate gunning wear, wear to the wood at the bill, copper bill is loose and can be removed.