Hook Item Number: 1928.969 from the MAA: University of Cambridge

Description

Fish hook with bone barb bound onto a lightweight wooden arm with sinew. The arm rounded on one side and has a hole in the centre through which a sinew line passes.; Good

Context

The original European tribal names and, where possible, current tribal names have both been given in separate GLT fields.; These hooks would have been used for trolling, possibly for catching spring salmon or cod (G.Crowther).; Exhibited: Old anthropological displays at CUMAA, case 34, dismantled 14081986.