Gary Bragg (1881-1954), Ocracoke, North Carolina. Gary was the island's most famous waterfowler. This root head Willet decoy is perhaps one of the finest shorebird decoys to come off of Ocracoke Island. It has exceptional form with an almost rounded body. It was in the Roy Willis collection and he never offered it for sale. It has been proudly displayed at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center. Roy Willis collected this decoy from Gary Bragg`s nephew, Maltby Bragg (1904-1985).

Length 9 in.

Former collection of Maltby Bragg.
Former collection of Roy Willis. It has been displayed at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum since 2012.


Original paint; age check in bottom.