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Halibut hook
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Halibut hook

Dateca. 1920
Maker Makah
Label TextMakah fishermen were experts in capturing the large ocean-going halibut that today is still a staple at tribal gatherings. A wooden spreader attached to the fisherman’s line held the hooks that were suspended from it with nettle line, and stone sinkers as well.
Object number2006.23
Credit LineGift of John and Grace Putnam
Dimensions7 x 3 3/8 x 1/2in. (17.8 x 8.6 x 1.3cm)
MediumBone point, spruce root, hemlock root
Image Not Available for Bentwood halibut hook
Bentwood halibut hook
Makah
ca. 1900
Object number: 91.25
Naxw (Halibut hook)
Naxw (Halibut hook)
ca. 1880
Object number: 91.1.126
Adze
Adze
Makah
19th century
Object number: 92.118
Image Not Available for Whale Harpoon and lanyard
Whale Harpoon and lanyard
Makah
ca. 1880
Object number: 2006.25
Photo: Scott Leen
Archaeology Pack Basket with Tumpline
Ed Carriere
2022
Object number: 2022.36
a.su.el (twined basket)
a.su.el (twined basket)
ca. 1900
Object number: 93.63
Image Not Available for Knife
Knife
Object number: 81.17.1312
Photo: Paul Macapia
Soul Catcher
ca. 1860
Object number: 91.1.83
Gambling bones
Gambling bones
Object number: 91.1.97
Clam basket
Clam basket
Makah
early 20th century
Object number: 2006.22
Image Not Available for Twined lidded “ginger jar” with canoe and star designs
Twined lidded “ginger jar” with canoe and star designs
Makah
early 20th century
Object number: 2024.19.90
Photo: Paul Macapia
'Kaakanél (Bent-corner dish with Orca design)
Native American, Kadyisdu.axch', Tlingit, Kiks.adi clan
ca. 1820
Object number: 91.1.56