1976 PA Folk Art Swan Decoy – Signed Geo Dohner (Stick-Neck Tundra)
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description: ~ This item does not include free shipping due to its size. Please see estimated regional Ground freight costs below: ~ • Connecticut: $19.00 • Pennsylvania / East Coast: Around $19.95 • Wisconsin: Around $19.36 • Missouri, Illinois, Florida, & Georgia: Around $22.52 • New York: Around $22.45 • Texas: Around $26.93 • West Coast: Around $34.02 Please visit our “Contact Us” page and provide your zip code so we can give you an exact freight quote. Thank you! This beautiful, non-working Eastern Pennsylvania authentic “stick-neck” (Tundra) swan decoy is an exemplary piece of American folk art, hand-carved and signed by George Dohner in 1976. A custom, removable wreath adorns her neck, adding a charming touch of patriotic flavor to this Bicentennial-era treasure. During the 1970s resurgence of American folk art and Bicentennial celebrations, local Pennsylvania woodworkers and hunters frequently tried their hand at carving decorative waterfowl. Notably, a prominent, multi-generational business named Dohner Memorials was established in Pennsylvania by brothers John and George Dohner. While best known for their master stone monumental work, the family line carried the name "George Dohner" down through generations in eastern PA. It was highly common for artisans in stone-carving lineages to possess adaptable, expert woodworking and sculpting skills as personal passions. Because real Tundra and Mute swans were rarely hunted legally, working swan decoys were historically uncommon compared to ducks and geese. However, around the mid-1970s, swans became highly sought-after as bold, primitive folk-art statements for the home. Carvers favored them because their long, elegant necks allowed for striking artistic expression. Key Features & Authentic Construction: Two-Piece Construction: The neck and body were carved separately and joined securely from the underside using a countersunk Flathead screw recessed 1/2" into the body. This traditional mechanical fastening ensures the neck re…
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