{"product_id":"chippewa-fish-decoy","title":"Chippewa Fish Decoy","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.25\" H x 10.125\" L x 4\" W \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Crafted Fish Decoy from Carved Wood, Metal Fins, Plastic Eyes with the Word Roka and a Metal Loop for Hanging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChippewa (Ojibwe) fish decoys are traditional hand-carved wooden lures used by the Chippewa\/Ojibwe people (and other Native American groups in the Great Lakes region) for ice spearfishing.  Fishermen cut holes in the ice and set up a \"dark house\" or shelter (often a small tipi-like structure or blanket-covered frame). They lie prone to peer down into the water through the hole, blocking light for better visibility. A carved decoy is attached to a jigging stick and lowered into the water. The angler moves it up and down to mimic swimming, attracting fish like pike, muskellunge, sturgeon, or smaller species. When a fish approaches, the spear (often multi-pronged for smaller fish) is used to harvest it. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47807314002085,"sku":"230601-130","price":815.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/230601-130_1.jpg?v=1778184320","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/chippewa-fish-decoy","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}