Cod Lure Item Number: Nbz688 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden lure (parts a-c), conical in shape. The body (part a) consists of a cone structure with a smaller cone mounted on top. Three, long wooden paddle-shaped projections are attached to the long cone with nails and are bound to the top with red cherry bark. Two projections are broken in half (part b-c), and the other is split lengthwise, at the bottom. There is an old adhesive, red and white label affixed to one half of broken projection that reads ‘Fish lure, Saanich Arm, 19-3’.
History Of Use
This type of lure was use to fish for cod. Pushed down into deep water on a long pole, it was designed to upend and revolve as it slowly rose to the surface. Hungry or curious ling cod would be attracted by the lure and follow it up to the surface, where waiting fishermen would spear the cod with a leister (Stewart).
Cultural Context
fishing
Narrative
Found washed up on shore in high tide drift debris (collector's notes), Saanich Inlet.
Item History
- Made in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada during 1912
- Collected in Saanich Inlet, British Columbia, Canada during 1912
- Owned by Anthony A. Kingscote before September 11, 1978
- Received from Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor) on September 11, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Kingscote
- Received from
- Anthony A. Kingscote (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Saanich Inlet, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1912
- Collection Date
- during 1912
- Ownership Date
- before September 11, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on September 11, 1978
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 0485/0003