Joe Hayman (NC, 1896-1974), Swimming Goose

Churches Island, circa 1940s, North Carolina, painted canvas over wire construction.

Length 25.5 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Former collection of Bea Berle.

Joe Hayman made canvas geese using at least four different head patterns. This example has a laminated head in an attractive swimming posture.

Original paint with moderate wear to canvas, some paint chipping on the back of the neck.