E0234: Inuit- Net Spacer
Ethnographic
Identifier:
E0234
Classification Category:
4:Tools & Equipment for Materials ➞ Fishing & Trapping Implements
Materials:
botanical ➔ wood
animal ➔ bone
animal ➔ hide/skin ➔ rawhide
Dimensions:
13.5 cm L
2 cm 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.
Use/Function:
Used to insure all squares in the net are tied at the same size.
Source Locality:
Alaska, USA
Description:
Inuit net spacer used to insure all squared in the net are tied at the same size. Made with wood, bone, and rawhide.