Sea Gull, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 251 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 13 in.

Former collection of Ed Johnston.
Former collection of Kroghie Andresen.

Bowden made the gorilla head decoys which are recognized as being very unusual and highly collectible.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear, age check down back, knot hole right side bottom.