Very unusual and rare vintage hand carved folk art mermaid spearing decoy, properly weighted.  Unusual subject matter with display stand, signed by Meyre, of the Double H father and son carvers. This beautiful busty mermaid is a true show piece, with brass wings, real shell necklace, and glass nipples and belly button. Carved of wood with hand painted features.

MEASUREMENTS:

Over 1 foot LONG! 14" by 8-1/2" W by 3" DEEP

EXCELLENT MINT condition! A REAL CONVERSATION PIECE AMONGST YOUR FISHING BUDDIES!

SIGNED "Meyre '09 #13". Came with a paper tag that said "Mike's girl".

Please check out my other spearing / ice fishing decoy lures, many by Minnesota and Michigan folk art carvers, from a 60+ year lifetime collection. Fair offers always welcomed.