~ FISH DECOY ~Ice Spear Fishing Lure Folk Art Primitive

.________________________________~ HANDMADE WOODEN SPEAR FISHING DECOY ~ *** Cadillac Bluegill ****** JIM NELSON ***This auction is for oneBIG 7 1/2" HAND CARVED AND PAINTED WINTER FISH SPEARING DECOYby renowned veteran Cadillac, Michigan folk artist & decoy maker Jim Nelson.All original and in MINTY condition. Multi-hole line tie. Metal fins.Carved mouth & gills. Tail rays. Weighted. Signed & dated "10-07".Note: Partially due to camera glare, Jim's signature is somewhat faint and hard to see on this decoy.Also, apparently after signing, Jim added more orange belly color which obscures his writing.But his signature, date and marking code are all there and readable when veiwing the actual decoy.Jim's fish decoys have been highly prized and sought by collectors for many years.This big, beautifully painted bluegill is a fine example of his recent work.More of Mr. Nelson's carvings my be seen atwww.thewaysidechapel.org/micarvers.html(a site for Michigan decoy carvers). * Satisfaction Guaranteed *3 day inspection. ... Read More