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Halibut Fish Hook

1998.19.0061

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Halibut Fish Hook   (1998.19.0061)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Fishing & Trapping T&E
    3. :
  3. Fishing Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Native American: Pacific Northwest: Tlingit, Northwest Coast

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 28.25 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 12 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 7 cm
Weight 123 g
Measuring Remarks L: 31cm. --MNH Remarks/Description Field - Measurements do not include sharp piece - Second measurement is width of largest part of opening - Third measurement taken from thickest point of animal feature.
Materials Plant--Wood, Pigment--Stain, Metal--Iron, Textile
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Riveting, Wrapping
Munsell Color Information Moderate Reddish Brown (2.5YR 4/4) -Handle. Grayish Brown (5YR 4/2) -Carved portion.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

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Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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