Ben Gallop (NC, 1872-1946), Brant

Hog Quarter, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, folded lead ballast, incised X brand.

Length 17.5 in.

Two nails are on each side which allowed the hunter to quickly change the species of the decoy by attaching a canvas or duck hide to these nails. This decoy has a proud and pleasing form.

Old gunning paint, wood missing on the right side of the neck.