MIKE HALE
FISH DECOYS & FOLK ART (4)
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A fine example of the famous "Brainerd Spear"
by renowned Brainerd, Minnesota blacksmith Louis Gustis (1887-1974).
Hand carved fish shaped spear guard by Mike Hale.
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Vintage hand forged spear is by an unknown maker.
Handmade wooden spear guard by Mike Hale also serves as a working fish decoy.
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2007 Photo Courtesy J. Daugherty
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