Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, published on page 266 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 12.5 in.

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

Former collection of Ed Johnston.

These stylish coots from the Joseph Cotton rig are some of the most significant coot decoys from North Carolina. Joseph Cotton and Willard Ashburn owned and hunted at Cory Club which is on the causeway to Knotts Island.

Original with light gunning wear.