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Fish hook

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; probably from the collection of Arthur Wellesley Vowell (1841-1918, Superintendent of Indian Affairs for British Columbia); purchased by MAI in 1916 through Lieutenant George T. Emmons (1852-1945, US Navy 1881-1899).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka)
Possible seller
Arthur Wellesley Vowell (A. W. Vowell), Non-Indian, 1841-1918
Possible owner
Arthur Wellesley Vowell (A. W. Vowell), Non-Indian, 1841-1918
MAI agent
George Thornton Emmons (George T. Emmons/G.T. Emmons), Non-Indian, 1852-1945
Object Name
Fish hook
Media/Materials
Wood, iron point
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
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