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Object #     4629
Object name     Cibu-d, Bentwood Halibut Hook
Culture of Origin     Makah
Materials     Wood, Bone, Cedar Root, Split Root, Cord
Techniques     Carved, Steamed, Bent, Wrapped
Dimensions     L: 16.0 cm, W: 9.5 cm
Exhibit Label    

"The smaller fish can’t get their moth around that barb to get at the bait and then the bigger fish can’t get there to get at the bait. So, they’re targeting the size of the fish."

Janine Ledford, Makah

Source     Mrs. Bertha Hartt
Location     Neah Bay
Credit     Gift of Bertha Hartt


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