little-ike-o-neal-nc-1885-1968-published-root-head-goose
Lot 7036
Little Ike O'Neal (NC, 1885-1968), Published Root Head Goose
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1915, carved and painted wood, published on page 13 of Decoys A North American Survey by Gene and Linda Kangas.

Length 20 in.

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

Purchased from Don Walston November 11, 1999.

Little Ike was a market hunter, decoy maker, and hunting guide. His decoys in any condition are extremely rare and important.

Old gunning paint, age checks in the body and head.