Fish Decoy

DateEarly 20th Century

MediumWood, wire nails, lead weight, copper fins and tail, iron U-shaped hooks, painted.

DimensionsOL: 6 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Merle H. Glick

Object number1980.702.3

DescriptionCarved and painted gray body with light green dots on face, darker green, sienna, and yellow dots on body. Lead weights appear to have been poured molten into countersunk holes in underside of body. All body fins were inserted into the body; tail was inserted and then pinned through with wire nails. Back fins are painted yellow.
ProvenanceMerle H. Glick Pekin IL.