Elkanah Cobb, Redhead

Elkanah Cobb (1757–1837), Cobb Island, VA.

Hollow carved redhead with inlet neck seat, glass eyes, and relief wing tip carving. 'E.B. Cobb' branded on the underside. Original paint with minor flaking and wear.

The story of Cobb Island and its decoys is legendary. Their work has been included in every important decoy reference dating back to the groundbreaking writings of Joel Barber in 1934 and Eugene Connect in 1947.