Salmon Spear
A463B
From: Japan | Hokkaido | Biratori
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Kamui Chip Marek |
| Object Number | A463B |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Ainu |
| Provenience | Japan | Hokkaido | Biratori |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Metal | Wood | Deerskin | Fiber |
| Description | Marep (マレプ). Spear used for fishing. String is attached to the metal hook which runs through a hole and attaches to the shaft. This allows for some give so that a fish doesn't come free of the hook while flapping back and forth. These could also be attached to a larger pole. |
| Length | 58 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901 |
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