Willie Lewark (NC, 1891-1968), Widgeon

Collington, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood.

Length 16.75 in.

From the Personal Collection of Philip and Susan Harvey.

Willie Lewark decoys were carved in the Kitty Hawk style but stand out due to their very racy posture.

Old gunning paint worn to bare wood in places, age checks in the head, puppy chew to the tip of the bill.