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implement, fishing

human history
  • Description

    Fishing device or charm with toggle and bird "wish-bones". "A carving of a killer whale in bone with red accentuation of features. Attached by cord to a piece of rib with a face carved on it. Cross hatching around face and on back. Attached to the cord are some bird bones (four) including a wish bone.

  • Place
    North West Coast/North America
  • Accession Number
    1960.130
  • Accession Date
    07 Jun 1960
  • Other Id

    36192 (ethnology)

  • Department

    World

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