Wayland Baum (NC, 1904-2007), Brant

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

Length 17.75 in.

Wayland Baum's wooden brant have a very distinctive and appealing look due to their long narrow bodies and short upright tails. This example has a swimming posture.

Original paint worn to bare wood in many places, age check down the back and bottom, working repair to the neck.