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Title |
Copper halibut hook |
Object # |
75.10.2.36 |
Object Name |
Fishhook |
Date |
1900-1975 circa |
Artist |
Unknown |
Description |
Hook: Copper Halibut U shaped copper halibut hook: with barb, hole drilled through one side. 1990 inventory description reads: "halibut hook made from rifle lever brazed to barb" |
Provenance |
Tag on hook reads: "This style fishing hook wasn't used traditionally by NW Coast Natives. Consultants said "Norwegian?" |
Material |
Copper |
Dimensions |
H-5.25 W-3.875 D-0.188 inches |
Dimension Details |
Old dimensions: 13.335 cm x 9.525 cm x .476 cm Portion: overall Whole/Part - WHOLE |
People |
Ecker, Theron |
Search Terms |
Fish Related Fishing Fishing Industry Halibut Halibut Hook Fishing Gear |
Credit line |
Ketchikan Museums: Tongass Historical Society Collection, THS 75.10.2.36 |