Spot, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood.

Length 15.25 in.

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

Former collection of John Maddox.

Sawyer was an exceptional market hunter and decoy maker. His decoys are often mistakenly identified as the work of Alvirah Wright. It is quite possible that his work influenced Alvirah Wright.

Old gunning paint, working repair to neck, hit by shot.