Allen Tillet (NC, 1906-1981), Roothead Coot

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, stacked lead ballast.

Length 12 in.

Former collection of Philip Harvey.

Tillet decoys are special in an untraditional way. The heads were made from willow limbs and have different head positions.

Original paint with light gunning wear.