Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 2/3oz White Pearl / Nickel fishing spoon #5387

A White Pearl finish with a soft green gradient along the edge characterizes this 2/3oz (18g) spoon, paired with a polished nickel reverse. Carrying the identification code 5387, this 2 1/4" (5.5cm) Seneca Lure Co. original features the sought-after "Hula Girl" dancer stamp. This particular marking became a collector's focus after Acme removed the dancer from the design following their acquisition of the brand in the early 1980s. Many veteran anglers still claim the presence of that dancer on the back was the secret to the lure's long-standing reputation. The 4/5 condition rating reflects light, honest wear and small paint chips around the perimeter, though the pearlescent glow remains strong. On the back, the "Little Cleo" name and the dancer figure are stamped clearly into the metal. Original split rings and the treble hook are intact, representing a classic era of American tackle manufacturing.