Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz nickel/green fishing spoon #21654

A vibrant green paint stripe spans half the polished nickel surface of this 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) spoon. This Seneca production, identified by product code 21654, represents the classic era of the Little Cleo (Hula Girl) before the brand was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s. Tipping the scales at 1/2 oz (14 g), the back side features the legendary stamped dancer, a signature detail that many veteran anglers credit for the lure's historic reputation. The hardware consists of a sturdy treble hook attached via a split ring, built for casting into heavy winds or deep-water trolling. In a condition rated at 5/5, the nickel plating remains bright and the green finish is well-preserved. The stamped "Little Cleo" lettering is still sharp and clear on the concave side, situated just below the hula girl icon.