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Fish decoys

Scope note

Use for lifelike, usually wooden, carvings of fish designed to attract prey close to the harpoon, spear, or leister of ice fishermen.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000257653

Broader Terms used

lures

Term used for

decoys, fish

Equivalent Terms used

fish decoy

Created

13yrs ago

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