Spot, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, published on page 232 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 17.5 in.

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

Former collection of Jim Gibson.

Sam was an exceptional market hunter and decoy maker. His decoys are often mistakenly identified as the work of Alvirah Wright. It is quite possible that Sawyer's work influenced Alvirah Wright.

Old gunning paint, working repair to neck, wood loss at front breast.