Halibut Hook

Item number A1103 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Spruce root hook, carved and steamed into a "u"-shape until the two arms come together. There is a knob carved on one arm end and leader line attached. The other arm end is fixed with a wooden point set at an acute angle to the arm and lashed with braided rope.

History Of Use

This hook was probably used for halibut.

Item History

What

Name
Halibut Hook
Identification Number
A1103
Type of Item
hook
Material
fibre and spruce root
Manufacturing Technique
carved and steamed
Overall
height 16.3 cm, width 6.6 cm, depth 2.5 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Collected in
Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada and 'Qvuqvai, British Columbia, Canada

Who

Culture
Heiltsuk
Previous Owner
George E. Darby
Received from
George E. Darby (Seller) and U.B.C. Class of 1931 (Funding source)

When

Creation Date
before 1931
Collection Date
between 1914 and 1931
Ownership Date
before 1931
Acquisition Date
during 1931

Other

Condition
good
Current Location
Case 12
Accession Number
1911/0006
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