1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut)

1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image

Object is made of wood, natural fiber rope and string, and metals. It is carved with a seal decoration. It is formed in a "V" shape, with an inward protruding metal spike. Much of the artifact is held together by natural fiber string. Both string and metal nails are used to hold both sides of the wooden "V" together. The piece has a knotted rope loop attached through a hole through its side.

Artifact Title: 
Halibut Hook
Purchase: 
Gift: 
Found in Collection: 

All Images of This Object

1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image
1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image
1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image
1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image
1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image
1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image
1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image
1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image
1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image
1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image
1989.60.10 (Hook, Halibut) image