Fishhook

30-3-183

From: Canada | Labrador

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 30-3-183
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Naskapi | Barren Ground Band
Provenience Canada | Labrador
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Caribou Bone | Wood | Sinew
Description

Somewhat curved piece of bone with a sharpened bone inserted through (now broken). Length of hide attached at one end. Metal nail inserted horizontally through bone.

Length 8.3 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Frank G. Speck, 1930

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