Fishing Tackle

NA4093

From: Siberia (uncertain) | Canada (uncertain) | Alaska (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number NA4093
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Eskimo
Provenience Siberia (uncertain) | Canada (uncertain) | Alaska (uncertain)
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Metal
Description

Two wooden sticks bound together. Curved at one end, metal fishhook attached to opposite end with twisted plant fiber cord.

Length 66 cm
Width 14 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Joseph Bernard; subscription of John Wanamaker, 1915

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