Sea Gull, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood.

Length 14.5 in.

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

With a distinguished career in the Coast Guard, Beasley carved decoys in his down time. He also guided sportsmen through local waterfowling lodges and distinguished his decoy creations with fine carving and wooden keels. It is unknown how many he carved in total, but coots and scaup were most common.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear.