Dan Garrish, Sr. (NC, 1879-1955), Redhead

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, incised DG brand on the bottom.

Length 16 in.

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

Former collection of Tom Beach.

Dan Garrish spent his youth on Ocracoke by learning the ways of a waterman. He joined the Navy in 1899 but retired so he could return to his cherished Ocracoke Island. This decoy has a slight head inlay at the base of the neck which makes it unique.

Original, cracks at the front and base of the neck, chip in the top of the head.