Ocracoke, North Carolina, this decoy was made from a body influenced by a Pascagoula factory bird, Pinta added a base board with his carved the head, the paint application is also his.

Length 16 in.

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

Former collection of Homer Ballard.

Pinta was born and raised on Ocracoke and worked as a fishing and hunting guide most of his life. He guided at the Green Island Club and also served with the Coast Guard.

Old gunning paint.