The Ward Brothers, Steve and Lem Ward, were world-renowned decoy carvers in the early 1900s. This hand-carved and painted decoy is a replica of a 1932 Canada Goose by Steve Ward. This decoy was carved for his own rig. When he was finished using it, he put it away to be sold when he passed away. The Funeral Goose. Ward Bros. 1932 "Slot Back" Canada Goose Replica.