Howard Gaskill (NC, 1896-1926), Hen Bluebill

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1915, carved and painted wood, gum root head.

Length 14 in.

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

Former collection of Clyde Harris, daughter of Alvin Harris.

Howard Gaskill was born and raised in Stacy, North Carolina on the inland side of Core Sound. Like so many before him, Howard became a waterman and made a living catching fish, crabbing, trapping, hunting, and doing odd jobs. His sister Suzie married decoy making icon, Mitchell Fulcher. Howard died at the early age of thirty and left his decoy stand to brother Calvin Gaskill (1893-1974).

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, age check down the back.