This Bluegill is actually based on early functional folk art carvings. The practice of ice spearing took place in the late 1800s - early 1900s. In a darkened ice shack, a fisherman would try to lure a Northern Pike within spearing range. To this end, the fish decoy was worked in a spiral, ever closer to the surface until the lucky angler got his chance. The decorative boxes are a unique feature, not unlike early fishing lure boxes, in which to store or display your decoy, each one having labels from original artwork. Native pine and cedar have been used for carving this fish native to the Adirondacks.

Although this item is not longer available from the artist, it is displayed on AdirondackCraft.com in tribute to the talent of Leo McIntosh and his contribution to American craft.

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