Catalog Number |
CAS 1991-0008-0002 | |
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 |