Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans.
1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition
2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Each has a string holding hook in place. Some sinew used this hook is slightly sprung. The hooks have been rubbed with spruce gum and hemlock boughs to hide scent of humans.
1-Sinew bound, string beneath. Sinew-halibut hook Dimensions: 18cm long at longest point. 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: rusted but good condition
2-String holding hook projection in place. Some sinew is used on this hook. Dimensions: 16 cm at longest point, 6 1/2 cm at widest point Condition: hook is slightly sprung, also rusted-string intact, some sinew has fallen off
Photograph of Haisla ; Village Sites ; Sumgas ; Eulachon Harvest Site ; Drying - Food Processing Tool and Equipment ; Structure ; Traditional ; Fish Drying Rack
Photograph of Haisla ; Village Sites ; Sumgas ; Eulachon Harvest Site ; Drying - Food Processing Tool and Equipment ; Structure ; Traditional ; Fish Drying Rack
Haisla Eulachon Camp. Houses, from left to right, owned by: Jonah Nelson, Jas Clarkson, Phillip Williams, Chris Walker, Andrew Green, smoke house. Man in Randolph Braun. Photo taken looking across Kitimat River to East bank on South side of Sumgas slough (water in front on Kitimat River. Minette Bay.
Haisla Eulachon Camp. Houses, from left to right, owned by: Jonah Nelson, Jas Clarkson, Phillip Williams, Chris Walker, Andrew Green, smoke house. Man in Randolph Braun. Photo taken looking across Kitimat River to East bank on South side of Sumgas slough (water in front on Kitimat River. Minette Bay.
Notes
No negative. Was duplicated under 984.53.9 (R75-8A) and 984.64.75 (R78-16)
According to Samuel Robinson Jr. the net was made by a woman named gatya. The net was 1 of 6 owned by the women. The other 5 were burned out of respect for the dead.
According to Samuel Robinson Jr. the net was made by a woman named gatya. The net was 1 of 6 owned by the women. The other 5 were burned out of respect for the dead.