Lawrence Howard (NC, 1891-1975), Hen Pintail, High Head

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1915, carved and painted wood.

Length 17 in.

Originally collected from the Howard family.

Lawrence Howard is one of the more significant decoy makers from Ocracoke. His decoys are rare and this hen is significant because it retains the original paint, rare.

Original paint with light wear; partial bill professionally replaced.