Louis O'Neal (NC, 1908-1981), Published Hen Widgeon

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood, published on page 146 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 18 in.

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

Purchased direct from Louis O'Neal, Jr on April 9, 1999.

Louis O'Neal made his personal stand of decoys in the 1940s. They have exceptional form and finely carved heads.

Original paint, tight and stable neck crack.