Sea Gull, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood and cork, published on page 253 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 10 in.

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

Former collection of Johnny Johnson of Virginia Beach. Johnny found this decoy when he went through the old living quarters at the Whalehead Club that Griggs O'Neal used when he was a deputy sheriff for Currituck County.

The cork and wood Griggs O'Neal coots are highly sought after by southern folk art collectors.

Original paint with light gunning wear.