Gary Bragg (NC, 1881-1954), Roothead Goose

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood.

Length 23.25 in.

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

Former collection of Jim Gibson.
Collected from Bath, North Carolina.

Gary Bragg is Ocracoke's most famous waterfowler. He guided many well- to-do sportsmen who wanted to hunt Ocracoke's storied waters. Dr. Edgar Burke gave Bragg a lot of recognition so many early collectors wanted to add a Bragg brant to their shelf.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, some loss of paint, tight age checks in the body.