Joe Perry (NC, 1893-1981), Hen Bluebill

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood.

Length 17.25 in.

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

Former collection of Sid Daughtridge.
Former collection of Wilson Vaughan.

Perry was a professional waterman who spent his entire life in Kitty Hawk. He carved several stands of decoys in the 1930s. His decoys have the forward crest on the heads like the John Austin birds but generally have longer bodies.

Original paint with light gunning wear, age check in the bottom.