Malachi Waterfield (NC, 1832-1916), Black Duck from Ragged Island Club

Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1890, carved and painted wood.

Length 14 in.

The Ragged Island Club was built on 10,000 acres of marsh and islands in the upper section of Back Bay. The decoys, called Ragged Island Club decoys, were made by Malachi Waterfield.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear.