James "Jimmie" Rowe (VA, 1919-2008), Published Coot

Back Bay, Virginia, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, cast aluminum head and swing keel, branded JL ROWE, published on page 41 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen and pages 14 and 15 of Art Ducko Waterfowl Culture in North Carolina produced by the North Carolina Museum of History.

Length 10.25 in.

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

Former collection of Jim Gibson.
Former collection of Harrell Grimstead.
Exhibited at the North Carolina Museum of History in 2008.

Jimmie Rowe made some of the more significant coot decoys from any region. The aluminum heads and special swivel ballasts are very unique.

Original paint with light gunning wear, tight age check down the back.