Jammie Carroll (VA, 1906-1976), Published Trio of Coots

Back Bay, Virginia, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, published in American Decoys, A Folk Art Tradition by David Schorsch and on page 46 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 12 in.

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

Former Collection of Bob Gresham.
From the hunting rig of Sidney White (1894-1990).

These decoys have simple boat hull formed bodies and are considered important folk art in the decoy collecting community.

Original with paint loss on the bodies due to moderate gunning wear.