Described p. 105 in Brown, James Temple. 1883. The whale fishery and its appliances. Washington: Govt. print. off.: "Staff For Seal Spear. Slender pole with two prongs, without spears, and finger-rest at rear end. Used for killing seal. Makah Indians, Cape Flattery, 1883. James G. Swan." See also remarks for E72671.

Described p. 104 in Brown, James Temple. 1883. The whale fishery and its appliances. Washington: Govt. print. off.: "Whaling Paddle. Made of yew; the common form adopted by the natives in whaling. The paddle has a long, tapering point to enable the canoe to silently approach a whale, as the blade can be thrust deep in the water and the reverse stroke made with comparatively little splashing or noise. Length, 5 feet. Makah Indians, Cape Flattery, Washington Territory. James G. Swan."

ROUND LIDDED BASKET WITH STRAIGHT SIDES. PLAITED BASE OF CEDAR BARK AND GRASS.SIDES AND LID OF CLOSED WRAP TWINING WITH WARP OF CEDAR BARK AND WRAPPED WEFT OF BEAR GRASS. SIDES ORNAMENTED WITH REPRESENTATIONAL DESIGN IN BROWN OF 3 BOATS HOLDING ONE, TWO, AND THREE FIGURES. CULTURAL IDENTIFICATION BY LINDA EINSENHART, MUSEUM SPECIALIST, DEPT. OF ANTHROPOLOGY, 1986.

From card: "Spruce and cedar. Old basket with loop edge added."

From card: "Introduced by Makah 70 years ago. [i.e. about 70 years prior to 1917]. Design four flying birds (eagle?)"