Halibut Hook

40-33-66

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

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 40-33-66
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tlingit (uncertain)
Provenience Canada (uncertain) | British Columbia (uncertain) | United States of America (uncertain) | Alaska (uncertain)
Culture Area Northwest Coast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Metal | Spruce Root | Cord
Description

Wooden, with iron hook, bound in with bark or rattan strip. One arm carved with two masquettes, one above the other. Commercial cord and line.

Credit Line Gift of William Hinckle Smith, 1940

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