Portsmouth Island, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood.

Length 16.5 in.

Former collection of Erskine Bowles.

Frank Gaskill brant decoys are highly desired by collectors. His work influenced many other waterman who served at the Life Saving Station on Portsmouth Island, rare.

Original paint worn to bare wood in places, working repair to right side of the neck, multiple tight age checks in the body.