Walter Beasley (NC, 1876-1953), Coot

Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, aluminum bill.

Length 11.5 in.

A rigmate is published on page 98 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen. The Walter Beasley coots have an aluminum bill and an overall pleasing form.

Old gunning paint, tight and stable crack in the back, left side of the neck.