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Tlingit halibut hooks : an analysis of the visual symbols of a rite of passage / Aldona Jonaitis.
Examination of the reasons the Tlingit Indians of southeastern Alaska use wooden hooks decorated with supernaturally potent carvings when fishing for halibut.
Record details
- Physical Description: 48 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: New York : American Museum of Natural History, 1981.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 46-48).
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- Subject:
- Fishhooks > Alaska.
Tlingit wood-carving > Alaska.
Tlingit Indians > Fishing.
Tlingit mythology.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | PNW GN 1 .A27 1981 V. 57 PT. 1 | 282632 | PNW | Reshelving | - |
Summary:
Examination of the reasons the Tlingit Indians of southeastern Alaska use wooden hooks decorated with supernaturally potent carvings when fishing for halibut.