Ike Merril Gallop (NC, 1878-1952), Hen Redhead

Halls Harbor, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, branded IMG, a similar example published on page 238 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 15 in.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen.

Ike Merrill Gallop decoys reflect the classic southern Currituck Sound style. Since they were made before the turn of the century, they were mostly small redheads and canvasbacks. The sloping tail is a trademark of the southern Currituck carvers of this era.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, working repair to the neck, wear to the top of the head, hit by shot.