Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood.

Length 21 in.

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

Former collection of Tom Pollard.
Former collection of Charlie Warren Garrish, Jr.

Lawrence Howard is widely considered one of the finest decoy makers to come Ocracoke Island. As a young boy, he participated in the market hunting trade and guided commercially. His decoys are extremely important.

Old gunning paint, multiple age checks in the body.