Albert Henley (VA, 1915-1980), Coot

Back Bay, Virginia, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood.

Length 12 in.

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

The Albert Henley coots were oversized but very functional with flat bottom and rounded tops.

Old gunning paint, a wedge inserted in the hole of the body to hold the peg head in place.