Dip Net Item Number: Nbz812 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long pole handle attached to eliptical-shaped net, tied in two places with twine and thong. Net suspended in middle by six bone rings and nine twine bindings at top. Net attached to pole by string and thong to end of pole. Double reinforced at end of net.
History Of Use
Dip nets are used along the Fraser River by the Sto:lo for fishing. In the Fraser Canyon, this activity can be especially dangerous since the water currents are very rapid and the rocks of the canyon can be very slippery.
Narrative
Presented to the donor at a ceremony held by the Lytton Band in August 1981 or 1982. It has never been used.
Cultural Context
fishing; economic activity
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada during 1981
- Collected in Lytton, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by Peter Pearse before April 19, 1993
- Received from Peter Pearse (Donor) on April 19, 1993
What
- Name
- Dip Net
- Identification Number
- Nbz812
- Type of Item
- net
- Material
- wood, synthetic fibre, cotton fibre, bone and skin
- Overall
- height 514.0 cm, width 37.7 cm, depth 5.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Sto:lo
- Previous Owner
- Peter Pearse
- Received from
- Peter Pearse (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Lytton, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- during 1981
- Ownership Date
- before April 19, 1993
- Acquisition Date
- on April 19, 1993
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1575/0001