Gary Bragg (NC, 1881-1954), Plover

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, iron bill.

Length 8.25 in.

This early turn of the century shorebird from the Gary Bragg family has an iron nail bill while other examples have wood bills. Evidently, several stands were created to support their commercial hunting operation but also subsistence hunting for the family.

Original paint with light gunning wear.