Wilton Walker Canvasback Drake Duck Hand Carved Working Decoy, Currituck, Nc
ITEM: HAND CARVED BLACK DUCK DECOY. Was a decoy carver, boat builder and a market hunter in the Tulls Creek community of Currituck County, North Carolina. He served as caretaker of The Launch Landing Club (1918 - 1930s). He became a hunting guide, as a result of which his decoys were in great demand.
He made canvasbacks, blackheads, redheads, and a few puddle ducks. His decoys have a distinctive style with a flat bottom and protruding tail. The surface is left rough from use of a wood rasp.The heads were also left rough to dull the paint so it would not reflect on the water. AGE: circa 1920s - 1930s. LOCATION / ORIGIN: TULLS CREEK, CURRITUCK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. SIZE: 16-1/2" long, 6" wide, 8 high.
DESCRIPTION: Discovered among the contents of an estate in northeastern North Carolina, this is an ORIGINAL, hand-made working duck decoy carved by Wilton Walker of Currituck County, North Carolina! Solid wood with attached head. Iron weight on bottom, missing nail on one end. A wonderful addition to your North Carolina duck decoy collection! CONDITION DETAILS: VERY GOOD CONDITION.Small amount of wear on tail tip. No significant cracks or chips. Thanks for looking, and have a blessed day.