Lake Mattamuskeet, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood.

Length 24.5 in.

Rare root head goose, Jack Dudley writes in his book Mattamuskeet and Ocracoke Waterfowl Heritage "Probably the most revered guide during the great Mattamuskeet hunting days was Lemmie Cahoon, who guided for more than 50 years."

Original paint with moderate gunning wear.