Wayland Baum, Goose From Sidney Toler Rig

Wayland Baum (1904-2007), Wanchese, North Carolina. This early swimming goose by Captain Baum was hunted and collected by Sidney Toler of Kitty Hawk Forest, North Carolina. Wayland Baum is a folk legend on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This goose is an example of his early work and is very important.

Length 22 in.

Sidney Toler Collection

Old gunnning paint; numerous checks in the body.