Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz White / Orange fishing spoon #0345

A distinctive white and orange gradient characterizes the face of this 1/2 oz (14g) spoon, a weight class favored for its reliable casting distance. On the reverse side, the stamped dancer figure—often known as the 'Hula Girl'—confirms its origin as an early Seneca Lure production. Measuring 2 1/4" (5.5cm) in length, this specimen carries the product code 0345 and represents the era before Acme acquired the brand and eventually removed the iconic engraving. The condition is a solid 5/5, with the metallic back and the painted front remaining exceptionally clean. Experienced collectors look for these specific Seneca-stamped models because of the long-standing belief among anglers that the dancer was the key to the original design's fame. A heavy-duty split ring connects the teardrop-shaped body to a single hook.