Joe Hayman Hollow Sleeping Mallard Hen

Joe Hayman (1896-1974) Coinjock, NC, c. 1960 13 1/2 in. long

Hayman crafted both canvas-covered and wooden decoys. He carved geese, swans, canvasbacks, redheads, black ducks, scaup, coot, wigeon, and mallards. Hayman’s decoys were purchased by local guides and gunning clubs on the Back Bay and Currituck Sound. In excellent original paint with gunning wear and slight body seam separation along left side.

Provenance: Neal Conoley Collection Bruce Gomedella Collection, acquired from the above Kroghie Andresen Collection, acquired from the above in 1991

Provenance

Neal Conoley Collection Bruce Gomedella Collection, acquired from the above Kroghie Andresen Collection, acquired from the above in 1991