William “Tucker” Daniels (1879-1953)
Wanchese, NC, c. 1910
17 1/2 in. long

Daniels was a fisherman, hunter, guide, and decoy maker who spent most of his life on Roanoke Island. This decoy displays great form and subtly carved and painted wing tips. This exact decoy was selected for "Gunnin' Birds," where it is described as a "finely carved brant."
In original paint with gunning wear. Worn to wood in places, crack in neck.

Provenance: John Althans Collection, by descent from his father
Jim Gibson CollectionKroghie Andresen Collection, acquired from the above in 1992

Literature: Kroghie Andresen, "Gunnin' Birds," Charlotte, NC, 2008, p. 322, exact decoy illustrated in reverse.Guyette and Schmidt, "North American Decoys Auction, October 2 & 3, 1992,” Salisbury, MD, lot 574, exact decoy illustrated.

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