Vintage Folk Art Wooden Fish Spearing Decoy 12” Hand Carved Painted Metal Fins

Vintage hand-carved wooden fish spearing decoy / folk art fishing lure featuring a long primitive fish form with applied metal fins and tail.

The piece retains heavily distressed green, white, red/orange, and black painted decoration with a wonderful aged surface and rustic character. Features an applied eye and a small metal hanging/line loop near the head.

Measures approximately 12 inches long.

Likely originally made as an ice-fishing spearing decoy and now makes an excellent piece of American folk art, fishing memorabilia, cabin décor, or primitive wall/display décor.

Condition: Vintage/antique condition with heavy paint loss, surface wear, scratches, oxidation to metal components, chips, and other age-related wear throughout. The distressed surface is a major part of the piece’s character. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.

No visible maker’s signature or attribution found.