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HookZ 34973

Large halibut hook with metal point which shows signs of having been re-sharpened and is still very sharp. The point is lashed into place with root, there is string wrapped between the arms, and a cord leader line attached. The lashing on the lower arm is very fine at the tip.; Good

Culture
Makah ? or Nuu-chah-nulth ?
Material
wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Dagger1930.1133 B

Two whalebone daggers. A) The dagger has a rounded pommel end with the head of a creature which has rounded eyes and an open mouth, it is possibly a seal, an otter or a worm. The handle has been wrapped in a piece of fur covered leather, some of the fur has worn away. The blade of the dagger has three grooves running down its length. The back of the dagger is undecorated. B) A whalebone dagger with the head of a creature carved onto the elongated pommel. The creature resembles a shark, with many gill slits on its forehead, down turned eyes and mouth, the mouth however does not have the characteristic pointed teeth. The handle has been wrapped with newspaper, bound in place with a length of leather thong. The newspaper is very decrepit and the thong is loose. The blade has a slightly raised undecorated section, and three grooves running down its length. The back of the dagger is undecorated.; Good

Culture
Tlingit ?
Material
bone and leather
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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BatonE 1910.11

A truncheon shaped baton of wood with a rounded bottom end and a grooved top section.; Good

Culture
Kwakwaka'wakw
Material
wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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Bark1924.755

A sample of cedar bark which is red coloured and flattened.; Good

Culture
Nuxalk
Material
bark and cedar wood
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MAA: University of Cambridge
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