Halibut hook (two part). The barb arm is of spruce with rusty iron barb. The carved arm is cottonwood representing "Hoosh-ta" the otter. The carving is recent, on an old piece of wood. The figure faces the barb, contrary to the usual practice - in part it seems the work of an amatuer.

Halibut Hook

Tlingit people, Skagway, Alaska, Northwest Coast, Native American

Late 19th-early 20th century

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