Halibut Hook

45-15-1477

From: Canada (uncertain) | United States of America (uncertain) | British Columbia (uncertain) | Alaska (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 45-15-1477
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Haida (uncertain) | Tlingit (uncertain)
Provenience Canada (uncertain) | United States of America (uncertain) | British Columbia (uncertain) | Alaska (uncertain)
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Cedar Bark
Description

Wooden fish hook with the barb separated. Plaited plant fiber cord attached to one side. Other side has plaited plant fiber where the barb attaches.

Length 23 cm
Width 10 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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