Lot 113C
Native American, Pacific Northwest, Tlingit or Haida, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine example of a hand-carved, decorated wooden halibut hook. The hook has a slingshot shape, with two arms that meet in a V and are held together with twine. One arm is carved into a standing anthropomorphic figure wearing a draped cape and skirt. A barb projects from inside of the undecorated arm. This hook style was designed to capture the correct size of halibut, who feed by opening their mouths wide. If the fish was too small, it would not be able to hook itself; if the fish was too large (and might capsize a small boat), it would put the entire hook in its mouth and not be barbed. Over time, hooks like these were replaced by non-wood technology, but they continue to be carved as pieces of art. Size: 4.25" W x 9.8" H (10.8 cm x 24.9 cm); 11.9" H (30.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Szurleys collection, Polson, Montana, USA, aquired at auction; ex private Gertrude Pearson collection
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- Condition: Patina on surface from age and handling. Some surface scratches, especially below the barb. Some adhesive on the underside of the rope near the top.
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