Clay Tillet (NC, 1913-1992), Published Roothead Coot

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, incised CT, published on page 295 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 13 in.

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

Purchased from Clay Tillet on July 24, 1990.

Clay Tillet carved some of the more collectible coot decoys which were used to lure in widgeon and pintails that fed on the grass shoals around Caffey's inlet. Head turns to the left.

Original paint, age check in the head.