Van Buren Griggs (NC, 1880-1963), Hen Pintail

Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood.

Length 17 in.

Griggs was a well known market hunter. He was born in Corolla and later married Laura Lee Ballance from Bells Island in 1904. He was known as the best shot on Currituck Sounds. Around 1900, Van and his brother Russell were credited with picking up 892 ducks in a single day.

Original paint, neck cracks professionally restored by Spencer Tinkham.