Malachi Waterfield (NC, 1832-1916), Canvasback

Knotts Island, North Carolina, before 1900, carved and painted wood.

Length 16.5 in.

This old warrior is a testament to quality of decoy made by Malachi Waterfield. It has outstanding form with a dry weathered surface and a unique makeshift neck repair.

Found in the marsh with deterioration to the wood surface, working repair to the neck.