Halibut Hook Item Number: A3438 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hook composed of two carved wooden arms lashed together with cord in a "v"-shape. An iron spike is lashed with root at an acute angle to main arm. The shank is carved to represent a creature with a head and open jaws toward the joint of the two arms, and a narrow bone is depicted with two parallel appendages protruding behind. A leader line is secured through a hole drilled through the shank.
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.
Item History
- Made in British Columbia, Canada
- Collected 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
Who
- Culture
- Northwest Coast
- 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
When
- Collection Date
- between 1893 and 1934
- Ownership Date
- before November 1948
- Acquisition Date
- during November 1948
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 1960/0384