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Catalog Number

CAS 2019-0001-0164   CAS 2019-0001-0164; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory
Description Fish hook; Carved from ivory; Multiple barbs extend from either side of the shaft; Slightly curved over length; The proximal end is somewhat rectangular and unsmoothed; Two shallow incised lines run the length of the shaft.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 8.0