Herring Rake Item Number: A2295 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rake with a long, thin, flat shaft of wood entirely painted green. Upper four feet is set with nails (points facing outward) along one edge. Electrician's tape is wrapped around the shaft in several places.
History Of Use
This object is used for catching herring. It is hung by its handle into a school of fish by a person at the bow of a boat. It is then pulled forcefully through the water, impaling the fish on the barbs. In the same action, the rake is brought over the boat where the fish are shaken off the rake and into a bait box or bag. This rake can be used either when in a boat or when standing above a deep body of water.
Cultural Context
fishing; subsistence activity
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada before 1954
- Collected in Gibson's Landing, British Columbia, Canada during 1954
- Owned by S. G. Armour before August 1954
- Received from S. G. Armour (Donor) during August 1954
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Shishalh
- Previous Owner
- S. G. Armour
- Received from
- S. G. Armour (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- British Columbia, Canada
- Collected in
- Gibson's Landing, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- before 1954
- Collection Date
- during 1954
- Ownership Date
- before August 1954
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1954
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2202/0001