Howard O'Neal (NC, 1901-1980), Root Head Coot

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood,

Length 10 in.

From the Personal Collection of Louis Daniel, III

A very pleasing and folky form, coot decoys from Ocracoke are very rare.

Original paint, age checks on top and bottom of the body, head is loose but stable.