william-bill-bowden-nc-1904-1987-gorilla-head-bluebill
Lot 3059
William "Bill" Bowden (NC, 1904-1987), "Gorilla Head" Bluebill
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Sea Gull, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, incised MRW brand.

Length 17 in.

Former collection of Ed Johnston.

Bill Bowden made the gorilla head decoys which are recognized as being very unusual and highly collectible.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck.