Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood.

Length 15.5 in.

This rare redhead is in a swimming pose and is pure sculpture. George Washington O'Neal is Ocracoke's oldest known carver. He made decoys for the Gooseville Gun Club in Hatteras and it is believed this decoy was hunted at the club due to the ballast rigging.

Original paint worn to bare wood in most places, repair to crack in neck.