Hook Item Number: 1934.1075 C from the MAA: University of Cambridge
Description
Three halibut hooks made from bent hemlock and lashing of spruce root. A) Has a bone barb, B) an iron barb, and C) a bone barb.; Good
Context
The original European tribal names and, where possible, current tribal names have both been given in separate GLT fields.; The catalogue card gives information received from the donor. Halibut hooks made of hemlock knots that are trimmed to size, put in a section of giant kelp, heated over a fire of coals until pliable, then bent into form, tied until cool and set. The barb of bone hard wood and later iron nail is secured with a seizing of spruce root. Bent hooks were shaped by steaming, and amongst the Kwakiutl a mould was used to wrap the steamed wood around. The hook would be set with a piece of bait, possibly some octopus. The hook was then attached to a weighted line by a leader, often made from nettle fibre, the upper arm of the hook was that with the barb. The larger hooks were used for halibut fishing, and the smaller ones were secured in a series to a line for catching ling- cod, and sculpin.; Collected by: Emmons.Commander.G.T
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from George T. Emmons during 1934
What
Who
- Culture
- Haida
- Received from
- George T. Emmons
Where
- Holding Institution
- MAA: University of Cambridge
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Acquisition Date
- during 1934
Other
- Keyword
- Fishing; Tools