Northwest Coast Bentwood Halibut Hook

Description:

Northwest Coast Bentwood Halibut Hook, Makah, late 19th century, cedar bark wrapping, cord and iron barb, dark brown patina to the wood, lg. 8 1/2 in.

Provenance: Bertram and Ruth Malenka collection, Belmont, Massachusetts.
Estimate $400-600


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