Halibut Hook

Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston, TX, United States

Hooks were individually made and decorated with carved images meant to help attract fish. Fishing is still the primary economic activity for many Northwest Coast people, and fleets of modern fishing boats can be seen in some villages. Northwest Coast, ca. 1900

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Title: Halibut Hook

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