Lawrence Howard (NC, 1891-1975), Root Head Redhead

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood.

Length 16.5 in

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

Formerly in the collection of Philip Harvey.

Howard is widely considered one of the finest decoy makers to come Ocracoke Island. As a young boy, he participated in the market hunting trade and guided commercially. His decoys are extremely important.

Original paint on the body, head over-painted red.