Lawrence Howard (NC, 1891-1975), Root Head Goose

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1915, carved and painted wood.

Length 22 in.

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

Former collection of Tom Pollard.

This root head goose is an early example of Lawrence Howard's work. It is rigged as a stake up and a floater.
Exhibited at Duke University Hospital 2023.

Old gunning paint, multiple age checks in the body.