Turtle Decoy

Object/Artifact

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Turtle Decoy

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.1641

Description

1/2' circle long piece of wood with cylindrical piece attached that is used to attract turtles in mating season.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Decoy, Fish

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lure

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tackle, Fishing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Fishing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Fishing & Trapping T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

36 in

Width

15 in

Depth

13 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Poor