Rufus Roberts (NC, 1897-1954), Rare and Important Ruddy Duck

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

Length in. 11.5 x 8 x 6.5 in.

This important ruddy and a couple rig mates were once published as the work of Bob Morse. The Morse family and distinctive chine line have both pointed to Rufus Roberts as the maker. Rufus Roberts made most of his decoys as a young man. He made redheads, canvasbacks, ruddy ducks, and black heads. There are less than six known surviving ruddy ducks.

Original paint, working repair to the neck.

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