Benjamin O'Neal (NC, 1887-1953), Important Published Pair of Yellowlegs

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1900s, carved and painted wood, iron legs mounted to wooden base, published on page 117 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Height 10.5 in.

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

Former collection of Fowler O'Neal, gifted to Kroghie Andresen June 8, 1996.
Former collection of John O'Neal, the oldest son of Benjamin O'Neal.

This important pair of full bodied Ben O'Neal yellowlegs have two wire stakes for legs and extended inserted wooden wings. These shorebirds are extremely folksy. MORE

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