Halibut Hook

29-175-399

From: Canada | British Columbia

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29-175-399
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Canada | British Columbia
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Metal | Cord | Rope
Description

V-shaped. Two pieces of wood lashed together with cord. One arm carved to represent a bird (eyes "burnt" brown) Rope attached. Metal barb lashed on end of other stick.

Length 29 cm
Width 13.5 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 6/9904 - Collector Number

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