Marty Hanson Swan

Marty Hanson (b. 1965) Prior Lake, MN, 2015 30 in. long

A superbly carved and painted hollow whistling swan decoy with the maker's incised "M H" initials in the bottom.

Marty Hanson started his career by carving rigs of decoys for hunting clubs around age thirteen. Since that early beginning, he has established himself as one of the nation's top carvers. A testament to his craftsmanship, a few discriminating duck hunters still use his hand carved wood decoys today. Hanson’s rounded approach to decoy making starts as far back as picking out the right tree to carve a specific decoy. His intimate knowledge of vintage decoys and the live bird are evidenced in this impressive work. Original paint with minimal wear.