Important Lawrence Howard (NC, 1891-1975), Goose Feeder

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, with anchor weight.

Height 16 in.

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

Lawrence Howard was a native Ocracoker, although he spent most of his lie in Pennsylvania. He left Ocracoke before 1930 and probably made most of his decoys on the island before he left Ocracoke permanently. Many of his decoys are classic root heads but some have heads carved from sawn timber. Tip-ups by this maker are very rare.

Original paint with light gunning wear.