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Catalog Number

CAS 1991-0008-0002   CAS 1991-0008-0002; Duck decoy
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Duck decoy
Culture Paiute
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Nevada
County Churchill
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Davin George
Date of Manufacture 12 April 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tule or bulrush (Scirpus acutus) stems
Description Decoy in the shape of a sitting duck, made of tule rush fibers that have been folded, twined and trimmed to appropriate shape; When used for hunting purposes and placed in the water, this form would be covered with a skin of an actual duck to attract other ducks; Artist’s name “Davin George” and date “4-12-86” are printed in ink on underside.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.9, Width = 12.3, Length = 37.6