attributed to William Gaskill (NC, 1869-1935), Root Head Brant

Ocracoke, North Carolina, unmarked.

Length 18 in.

From the collection of Ted Moseley.

Bill Gaskill was one of Ocracoke's most active guides and was probably second to Gary Bragg in popularity. Bill built his hunting camp on Beacon Island which was partially man made from seashells to support a fort during the Civil War.

Original paint with gunning wear; multiple checks in body and head.