Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood.

Length 15.75 in.

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

Former collection of Leonard Willis.

Van Buren Griggs was a well known market hunter. He was born in Corolla and later married Laura Lee Ballance from Bells Island in 1904. He was known as the best shot on Currituck Sounds. Around 1900, Van and his brother Russell were credited with picking up 892 ducks in a single day.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck.