Walter O'Neal (NC, 1885-1976), Roothead Brant

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

Length 18.75 in.

From the Personal Collection of Jim Daniel.

Walter was a market hunter and active hunting guide. He did not many decoys and they rarely surface to market.

Second coat of gunning paint worn to original in places, age checks in the body and head.