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Halibut Hook

Mediumwood, spruce root, cedar bark

ClassificationsCeremonial Objects

Terms

Haida
Ceremonies

Paper Field ReferencesAMNH 16.1/2061

Object numberHRC 03307

Descriptioncarved from yew wood, thsis halibut hook is in two sections. the yew wood section has a seal carved on it. bottoms ection is of another wood ( hemlock? ) and they are lashed together with spruce root. the leeder is made of cedar bark

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