James "Jim Buck" Beasley (NC, 1890-1973), Coot

Sea Gull, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, hammered lead over wood keel.

Length 12.5 in.

Jim Buck was the son of Solomon Beasley. He made some classic coot decoys which had prominent wooden keels. They are some of the most significant coot decoys from North Carolina.

Original paint alligatoring to the surface., light gunning wear.