Will Wright (NC, 1875-1958), Published Plover

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Will Wright (NC, 1875-1958), Published Plover

Jarvisburg, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on pages 176 and 177 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.
Length 12.5 in.
Will Wright carved this plover shorebird out of a juniper fence post whereas his others were carved from balsa.
From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen Charlotte, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

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