Will Kight (1897-1977), Coot

Moyock, North Carolina, circa 1950, carved and painted wood.

Length 10.5 in.

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

Will Kight coots are the most interesting species he created. They are all different but extremely folksy. This example is made with a balsa body with a wooden peg in the back. A rig mate is published on page 54 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint worn to bare wood in places,