Hook Item Number: Z 34973 from the MAA: University of Cambridge
Description
Large halibut hook with metal point which shows signs of having been re-sharpened and is still very sharp. The point is lashed into place with root, there is string wrapped between the arms, and a cord leader line attached. The lashing on the lower arm is very fine at the tip.; Good
Context
The very finely lashed tip of the lower arm of this hook could be a regional style, suggesting the hook is Nuu-Chah-Nulth in origin, similar to 1949.198 B and Z 34969 (G.Crowther). The original European tribal names and, where possible, current tribal names have both been given in separate GLT fields.; 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: Glaisher.Dr.J.W.L
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Received from Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher during 1910
Who
- Culture
- Makah ? or Nuu-chah-nulth ?
- Received from
- Dr. J.W.L. Glaisher
Where
- Holding Institution
- MAA: University of Cambridge
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
When
- Acquisition Date
- during 1910
Other
- Keyword
- Fishing; Tools