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Model

33-29-18

From: United States of America | Alaska | Prince William Sound | Cordova

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 33-29-18
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chugach
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Prince William Sound | Cordova
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Iron
Description

Model of Halibut Hook. V-shaped branch, with iron barb lashed to one end of V. Line is attached to crotch of V. Other arm of V serves to prevent fish from opening its mouth after being caught on bait.

Length 4 cm
Credit Line Alaskan Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1933

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