Published George Washington O'Neal (NC, 1869-1949), Redhead

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, incised brand LDB, published on page 364 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 16 in.

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

Former collection of Harold O'Connor
From the hunting rig of Luther Dudley Burrus, Sr.

George Washington O'Neal carved some extremely significant decoys which were hunted at the Gooseville Gun Club. Luther Dudley Burrus was a guide at the club and this redhead was from his rig.

Old gunning paint, rig repair to the neck, wear to the bill, multiple age checks.