Fish Trap Item Number: A1426 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Fish trap comprised of two conical components, one short inside the longer, made of wood sticks lashed to wood rings descending in size. Third smaller cone with closed end.
History Of Use
Oolichan trap
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Kemano, British Columbia, Canada ? between 1893 and 1934
- Owned by George Henry Raley before November 1948
- Received from H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller) during November 1948
What
- Name
- Fish Trap
- Identification Number
- A1426
- Type of Item
- trap
- Material
- wood, bark and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 76.5 cm, width 96.0 cm, depth 175.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Haisla ?
- Previous Owner
- George Henry Raley
- Received from
- H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and George Henry Raley (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Kemano, British Columbia, Canada ?
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 1960/0014