Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/3oz red/white/nickel fishing spoon #21267

Weighing in at 1/3 oz (10 g), this spoon displays a distinctive wavy white vertical stripe over a solid red enameled front. This 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) specimen represents the "Hula Girl" era of production from the Seneca Lure company in the USA, featuring the iconic dancer silhouette stamped into the polished nickel back side. Often referred to by the "WIG-L LURE" mark also seen on the reverse, these early versions are highly prized by collectors as the dancer graphic was discontinued after Acme acquired the company in the early 1980s. The hardware consists of a sharp, bronzed treble hook attached via a split ring at the top. Rated at a condition of 5/5, the finish is exceptionally clean, preserving the integrity of both the paint and the stamped metal details. This specific lure, product code 21267, serves as a bridge to a time when many anglers believed the success of the Little Cleo was tied directly to the presence of the dancer on the spoon.