Fish Hook Item Number: 2670/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Fish hook of three pieces that are held together with twined and braided cord. The main body is of light-coloured bone and has a flat piece of shell covering one of its sides. The third piece is an orange tortoise shell hook with a single barb that protrudes from the side opposite the shell.
Item History
- Made in Pacific Islands during 1840
- Collected between 1816 and 1840
- Owned by John Williams
- Owned by Michael A. Williams before May 26, 2006
- Received from Michael A. Williams (Donor) on May 26, 2006
What
- Name
- Fish Hook
- Identification Number
- 2670/4
- Type of Item
- hook
- Material
- tortoise shell, whale bone, black pearl shell and fibre
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 17.1 cm, depth 2.9 cm
Who
- Culture
- Polynesian
- Previous Owner
- John Williams and Michael A. Williams
- Received from
- Michael A. Williams (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Pacific Islands
When
- Creation Date
- during 1840
- Collection Date
- between 1816 and 1840
- Ownership Date
- before May 26, 2006
- Acquisition Date
- on May 26, 2006
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 64
- Accession Number
- 2670/0004