Alfred "Cottoneye" Gaskill (NC, 1915-2008), Redhead

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Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood

Length 14.5 in.

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

Former collection of Peggy Haigler of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Former collection of Roy Willis.

Alfred Gaskill grew up in Stacy where he received the nickname "Cottoneye" due to his premature white hair. His best work was an impressive group of black ducks he made in the 1940s from thick cypress floor sill.

Original paint with light gunning wear, working repair to the neck.