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Object Number 99-11-10/52395
Display Title Fish jig
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fishhook or jig, perforated wood body with 4 metal hooks, knotted leather cord
Classification
  • Fishhook
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sinrarmiut
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / Port Clarence
Dimensions Overall: 17.9 x 9.6 x 8.9 cm (7 1/16 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52395
Provenance
Collector Capt. Miner Bruce (?)
Donor Capt. Miner Bruce (1899)

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