E1083: Fishhook

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1083

Classification Category:

4:Tools & Equipment for Materials ➞ Fishing & Trapping Implements

Materials:

binding agents ➔ adhesive

Dimensions:

56.5 mm L
20.3 mm W

Provenance of Object:

This object was held in the museum that Luther College started in 1877. This museum eventually grew into the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, and following this, non-Norwegian American ethnographic objects were returned to Luther and accessioned into the college’s Anthropology Collection. Without additional documentation, was likely obtained by the Luther College Museum (later the Norwegian-American Museum) between the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Source Locality:

Alaska, North America

Description:

Metal fishhook with twine wrapped around the end.

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