Fish Darts Item Number: E2628-0 from the National Museum of Natural History
Notes
Peale catalogue entry on these artifacts identifies them as: "Two spear points used for catching salmon by the natives of Oregon." Note that 2628 is mentioned as being used in an exhibit in Berlin in 1880 on p. 60 of USNM Bulletin No. 18. It is described there as fish dart heads. These appear to be toggling fishing harpoon heads. A similar (same?) object is shown top right in illustration on p. 445, in Volume 4 of Charles Wilkes, 1798-1877, Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842., 1845 edition, Philadelphia. Printed from original "official" 1844 Philadelphia publication plates ed., 5 vols. (Philadephia: Lea and Blanchard, 1845). This illustration is captioned "Fish-Hooks" and is in the "Puget Sound and Okonagan" chapter of the book.
Item History
- Made in Oregon, USA
- Collected in Oregon, USA between 1838 and 1842
- Received from United States Exploring Expedition during 1858
What
- Name
- Fish Darts
- Identification Number
- E2628-0
- Type of Item
- dart
Who
- Received from
- United States Exploring Expedition
Where
- Holding Institution
- National Museum of Natural History
- Made in
- Oregon, USA
- Collected in
- Oregon, USA
When
- Collection Date
- between 1838 and 1842
- Acquisition Date
- during 1858
Other
- Accession Number
- 66A00050