Turtle Decoy

Object/Artifact

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Turtle Decoy

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.1642

Description

Piece of wood, scoop long with two holes in either end, rope through one end holes. Cylindrical piece of wood used to attract turtles during 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

34 in

Width

12 in

Depth

13 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Poor