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Artist unidentified, “Decoy; fish”, United States, Late 20th century, Paint on wood, sheet meta…
Fish Decoy
Artist unidentified, “Decoy; fish”, United States, Late 20th century, Paint on wood, sheet meta…
Artist unidentified, “Decoy; fish”, United States, Late 20th century, Paint on wood, sheet metal, lead weight, pyrography, 1 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 2 ¾ in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Seth Rosenbaum, 1978.26.2. Photo by Kristine Larsen
Record Details

Fish Decoy

DateLate 20th century
Place/RegionUnited States
MediumPaint on wood, sheet metal, lead weight, pyrography
Dimensions1 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 2 3/4"
Credit LineGift of Seth Rosenbaum
Accession number1978.26.2
Photo CreditKristine Larsen
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