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Halibut Hook

Date1895-1901

Mediumhemlock, spurce root, iron

DimensionsOther: 15.6 × 22.8 cm (6 1/8 × 9 in.)
Other: 10.2 cm (4 in.)

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Haida

Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-207

Object numberHRC 00207

Descriptionhalibut hook, nearly v shaped, of bent hemlock knot. point of iron seit in side of end of one arm, attached by cord (cotton or linen?) overlaid with root. end of this arm notched. more root lashing on this arm near bend. root lashing on other arm attaches 4ply lead of twisted roots. end of this arm carved animal head, forearms and tail.
rop is not pictured in photo
collected in Skidegate
Exhibition HistoryCNR (10-30)

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