Halibut Hook Item Number: A1420 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Partial fish hook composed of two carved wooden arms nailed together in a v-shape. The main arm has an angled groove meant for securing a hook. The other arm has a carved flange for securing a leader line.
History Of Use
Fish hook, for catching halibut. Usually used for bottom fishing (often in pairs). One hook attached to either end of weighted cross pole by a short leader.
Cultural Context
fishing; economic activity; subsistence activity
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in Nass River, 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
- Halibut Hook
- Identification Number
- A1420
- Type of Item
- hook
- Material
- iron metal and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and steamed
- Overall
- height 32.5 cm, width 17.0 cm, depth 2.1 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nisga'a
- 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
- Nass River, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 17
- Accession Number
- 1960/0011