Halibut Hook Item Number: Nb626 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two piece U-shaped fish hook with bent shank and bone barb. Lashed with cedar root on either end. End without barb also wound with fibre and has a loop attached.
History Of Use
Hook and lines were used according to water conditions to secure large fish. Not used after 1950.
Cultural Context
fishing
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada between 1850 and 1900
- Owned by Charles E. Borden before March 5, 1979
- Received from Charles E. Borden (Donor) on March 5, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- Previous Owner
- Charles E. Borden
- Received from
- Charles E. Borden (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1850 and 1900
- Ownership Date
- before March 5, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on March 5, 1979
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0515/0025