Blubber Hook Item Number: Na1131 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Degraded hook in isosceles triangle shape; one edge is flat; two opposite edges meet at a wide angle. Four holes along shortest side. Incised band of two lines with short lines at right angles run across hook on both sides at widest point. One side is relatively smooth and rounded, opposite convex side is rough. Thickly coated in varnish or resin.
History Of Use
Blubber hooks, common on the Alaska coast, are used to catch hold of pieces of blubber during the process of butchering sea mammals. They may also be used as boat hooks.
Cultural Context
sea mammal hunting
Item History
- Made in Alaska, USA during 750
- Owned by Marianne Koerner and Walter C. Koerner before January 8, 1981
- Received from Marianne Koerner (Donor) and Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on January 8, 1981
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- Marianne Koerner and Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Marianne Koerner (Donor) and Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Alaska, USA
When
- Creation Date
- during 750
- Ownership Date
- before January 8, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on January 8, 1981
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0697/0052