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Fish Hook

Unknown Creator1790/1836

Lynn Museum

Lynn Museum
King's Lynn, United Kingdom

This fish hook is made from wood, with two struts, one carved with a two-headed zoomorphic figure. A short piece of cord goes through the figure, and at the top of the other strut is a sharp bone point secured with reed; from North West American Pacific coast, circa 1794. From the collection of Rear Admiral Spelman Swaine, R.N. of Leverington, Wisbech, who accompanied Vancouver on his voyage in the 'Discovery' 1791-1795.

Details

  • Title: Fish Hook
  • Creator: Unknown Creator
  • Date: 1790/1836
  • Location Created: North West American Pacific Coast
  • Display Type: On Display
  • Type: Fish Hook
  • Medium: Bone, reed, wood

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