A Cool 6” Black Crappie Ice Spear Fishing Decoy by James Wayman (Died 2016), Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, circa Early 2000s. James Wayman was the son of Kenneth “Buddy” Wayman, Sr., both of whom are well-known Native American fish decoy carvers from the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe Nation. In fact, the George W. Brown Jr. Ojibwe Museum &Cultural Center in Lac du Flambeau has created a display of James Wayman fish decoys representing the fish species of the area. And the Wayman family of carvers has an exhibit of decoys at the Smithsonian American Art Museums. This Crappie partially represents the influence of a father on his son, incorporating certain carving characteristics – an open mouth, carved gills, and large painted eyes. James’s Wood Body Fish has a Flowing Turn to the Tail, which guides the movement of the fish in the water. The Bold Fins are made from Tin. In Near Mint Condition, the Paint reflects the markings of the Black Crappie. No stand included. A Fine Native American Fish Decoy.

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Very Nice 10 ½” “Attractor” Ice Spear Fishing Decoy by Sherman Dewey (1919 – 2003), Manistique, Michigan, circa 1980s – 1990s. Dewey was an active member of the Manistique community on the Upper Peninsula on the shore of Lake Michigan, and he most likely did a lot of his spear fishing on nearby Indian Lake.  Sherman Dewey’s Fish Decoy are readily identifiable both in their style and in the fact that he stamped his front metal fins “S” on one side and “D” on the other. Some of his fish have metal tails and others wood. Each of his fish is both spray (the base paint) and hand painted with a very appealing look. This Fish is in Excellent Original Condition and a Classic Dewey Paint and Form. (Stand Not Included.) Nice Michigan Fish Decoy.

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Terrific & Hard to Find 4 ½” Minnow Musky Ice Spear Fishing Decoy with Jig Stick by John V. Snow (1932 – 2010), Luc du Flambeau – Ojibwe -, Wisconsin, circa 1990s. Native American fish decoys as represented by John Snow are considered to be a part of an historical functional Ojibwe sculpture. Snow’s more colorful decoys were designed for use in darker waters and had a bold White Underside. Recognizing the importance of Native American fish decoys, Snow helped bring the functional value of spear fishing decoy into the arena of Folk Art collectibles. This Musky is in Excellent Original Condition; Signed “John V. Snow: on the end of the tail and “Wahzhashk” (his Native American name) on the bottom side. The Jig Stick is approximately 14” in length and Original to the decoy. No stand included. An Outstanding Native American Fish Decoy. A copy of an article from the Wisconsin Historical Society feathering John Snow, the historical activity of spear fishing, and a similar fish is included with the sale.

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Price $350 plus shipping