Ben Salter (NC, 1899-1983), Goose

Portsmouth Island, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood.

Length 21.25 in.

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

Purchased from Cameron McIntyre on December 14, 1995.

Salter was born on Portsmouth Island and was the oldest son and second child of John Wallace Salter. He carved many decoys with his brothers Charlie and Tom. They made most of their decoy from logs that washed up on shore and made heads from any available wood.

Original paint with light gunning wear, age check in the bottom.