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Salmon gaff, handle of fir; gagluyu
Salmon gaff, handle of fir; gagluyu
Object Number 17-17-10/87161
Display Title Salmon gaff, handle of fir; gagluyu
Descriptions
Indigenous Term gagluyu
Object Description Salmon gaff, handle of fir; gagluyu
Inventory Description Fishhook, carved wooden stick, braided leather strap attached to metal hook
Classification
  • Fishhook
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kwakwaka'wakw
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / <County> / <City> / Gwa I
Additional Geographic Terms Kingcome Inlet; Queen Charlotte Sound
Materials Wood, Metal, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 223 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm (87 13/16 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-17-10/87161
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1917)

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