T.J. Hooker (IL), Canvasback

Crystal Lake, Illinois, circa 1980, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, branded TJ on the bottom.

Hooker was a prominent supplier of hand-carved duck decoys for Ducks Unlimited events during the 1980s. He led the Swan Quarter Carving Company, collaborating with artisans to produce decoys that are now valued collectibles. His work is recognized for its craftsmanship and has been featured in various auctions and collections.

Original.