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J284 Mid-19th century Folk Art hand carved fishing decoy depicting an incredibly realistic Turtle. Extremely detailed carvings include a long, stationary wooden tail, relief carved nose and shell sections, and carved eyes.  The front and back legs are made of tin. Very realistic original painted surface. An oval metal weight is embedded in the underbelly of the Turtle. Approximate measurements: 6 3/8” long x 3 1/8” wide x 1 ½” tall