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Fish Hook

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact355
Object Type
gift
Material
iron, cotton string
Accession Number
971.25
Description
Black. Large hook and inner barb. Twine or string tied to hook, possibly to act as a makeshift lure. Very slightly rusted.
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Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Black. Large hook and inner barb. Twine or string tied to hook, possibly to act as a makeshift lure. Very slightly rusted.
Physical Condition
good
Material
iron, cotton string
Condition Remarks
slight rust
Width
7.5
Length
14
Accession Number
971.25
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 2 Drawer 1
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Fishing Weight

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/artifact465
Object Type
gift
Material
rock
Accession Number
972.41
Description
Hole in rock (10.5 cm.) The rock material is kind of schisty with a good percentage of white mica. Fishing line is inserted through the hole of the weight. Weight allows hook to travel deeper underwater when fishing or acts as a sinker to slow progress of fighting fish.
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Object Type
gift
Quantity
1
Description
Hole in rock (10.5 cm.) The rock material is kind of schisty with a good percentage of white mica. Fishing line is inserted through the hole of the weight. Weight allows hook to travel deeper underwater when fishing or acts as a sinker to slow progress of fighting fish.
Physical Condition
good
Material
rock
Width
14.5
Length
22
Accession Number
972.41
Biographical Notes
Most likely used by Kootenay Natives
Category
Fishing & Trapping T&E
Location
Settling the Valley, Cabinet 1 Drawer 1
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