Halibut Hook

29-175-395

From: Canada | British Columbia | Queen Charlotte Islands

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-175-395
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Haida
Provenience Canada | British Columbia | Queen Charlotte Islands
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Twine | Cotton (uncertain)
Description

Two pieces of wood lashed together with cord, V-shape. One arm carved to represent bird, Puffin(?), Short rope attached. Barb missing.

Length 28 cm
Credit Line Exchange with George G. Heye, 1917
Other Number 3/5250 - Collector Number

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