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Wooden fish hook with metal hook held together by cord
Wooden fish hook with metal hook held together by cord
Object Number 46-78-10/28063
Display Title Wooden fish hook with metal hook held together by cord
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden fish hook with metal hook held together by cord
Inventory Description Fishhook, metal nail hook, carved wood shaft, lashed with fiber cord and sinew
Classification
  • Fishhook
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Western Arctic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Wood, Metal, Fiber cord, Sinew
Dimensions Overall: 27.3 x 4.3 x 1.9 cm (10 3/4 x 1 11/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 46-78-10/28063
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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