Gary Bragg (NC, 1881-1954), Brant from Green Island Club

Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen
Former collection of Tom Beach
Former collection of Sam Jones
From the Green Island Club

Gary Bragg made many wooden decoys, some of which were in the traditional root head style. He was given a lot of recognition from Dr. Edgar Burke, prompting early collectors to scour Ocracoke looking for Gary Bragg decoys.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear, age check in the bottom.

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