Albert Henley (VA, 1915-1980), Published Coot

Back Bay, Virginia, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, published on page 114 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 11.5

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

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Former collection of Tommy O'Connor.

The coot decoys made by Henley were oversized yet highly functional, featuring flat bottoms and rounded tops. The body is constructed of four pieces of wood laminated together.

Original paint with light gunning wear.

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