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Lobster lure

NameLure
Artist Artist unrecorded
Date20th century
Place madeUnited States, North America
MediumWood, paint, metal
Dimensions1 9/16 × 4 × 8 7/16 in. (4 × 10.2 × 21.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Dr. Eric Zafran, FA.2012.70.2
Object numberFA.2012.70.2
DescriptionCarved wood lobster painted gray/green and brown with spots and painted metal claws. Wires attached, nail eyes. Weight embedded in bottom. No markings noted.
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