Ambrose "Hambone" Twiford (NC, 1926 -2002), Bluebill

Coinjock, North Carolina, circa 1960, carved and painted wood, AT incised on bottom front.

Length 17 in.

Hambone was one of the most respected Currituck watermen. He worked with Ned Burgess and guided many sports. He hated to paint and this mallard painted by his hand is extremely rare.

Original paint with light gunning wear.