Most fish decoys are available at prices in three and four figures, but some now sell for $10,000 or more.
A large hole is cut in the ice and fish decoys may be deployed.
The museum's large-scale exhibition will give the fish decoy an official imprimatur.
Experienced collectors can usually recognize the origin of a fish decoy by its style.
There will also be instuction on how to carve and use the fish decoys.
Prices for many fish decoys soared in the booming art market of the 1980's.
However, fish decoys have also been used to attract sturgeon.
Most common forms of fish decoys are weighted and attached to a line.
There are other fish decoys which have one or more hooks attached.
In modern times, fish decoys have been carved and collected for their artistry.