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You've heard of duck decoys. You know about fishing lures. But what do you know about fish decoys? After visiting FishDecoy.com, you'll have an excellent understanding of the history, craftsmen, and beauty of this lesser-known American folk art. Eskimos have been crafting these decoys out of wood and ivory to entice fish within range of their ice-fishing holes, but it wasn't until the 1900s that the practice of carving and using decoys caught on in the lower 48. The Great Lakes area and New York state eventually became the centers of production for these elegant and surprisingly evocative art objects, which now sell for thousands of dollars apiece. If you haven't yet caught on to this fascinating collector's subculture, don't wait--this gorgeous, easy-to-navigate site is a treat you won't want to miss.

Wed, 19 Jan 2000 04:24:45 -0800