Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1840s, painted canvas over wire construction,

Length 27.5 in.

From the Personal Collection of Chandler Sawyer, Maple, North Carolina

Callie O'Neal made some very powerful canvas over wire geese. They had high heads which showed up well on the Currituck chop. A rig mate is published on page 177 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint with light gunning wear.