Herring Rake Item Number: A4507 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long wood rake painted three-quarters green with nails driven in with the sharpened ends downward.
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; technology
Item History
- Made in Koksilah, British Columbia, Canada
- Owned by James C. Garner before June 1960
- Received from Museum Purchase (Funding source) and James C. Garner (Seller) during June 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Coast Salish: Quwutsun'
- Previous Owner
- James C. Garner
- Received from
- Museum Purchase (Funding source) and James C. Garner (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Koksilah, British Columbia, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1960
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 7
- Accession Number
- 2271/0001