Eldon Willis & Elmer Salter blackhead (lesser scaup). This carving duo carved many iconic Core Sound decoys. This is an extremely early example and sports a stunning patina. It also carries the Carl Hiatt collector brand, same brand as #12. Donated by Blair & Charlene Boyd. Blair is a respected carver and decoy collector from Wilmington. He is a current Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild member and is co-chairman of their annual decoy auction held during the Core Sound Decoy Festival weekend.