Whale teeth and Eskimo fish hooks
Accession
Identifier: MUS-85
Content Description
From the extreme north of Alaska. Whale teeth used to carve objects for sale, some are carved and some are decorated. Seven teeth are between 1 1/2" and 2 1/4" uncarved. Two smaller teeth are carved and colored to represent seals, which is known as scrimshaw. Eskimo fish hooks used to catch fish, made of bone. Four hooks glued together, each 2" long.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- 1700-1970
Extent
13 items (9 whale teeth, 4 fish hooks) ; whale teeth: 1 1/2" - 2 1/4" fish hooks: 2" long