Rufus Roberts (NC, 1897-1954), Pintail

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood.

This decoy probably began its life as a canvasback and was reshaped later into a pintail. There was a known small rig of Rufus Roberts decoys which were reshaped into pintails and widgeon. It is not known if Rufus made these modifications or another guide.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck.