Tlingit Halibut Float
Description
This is a hand carved Tlingit halibut float. Halibut floats are attached to hooks when fishing for halibut. This float was likely discovered on a beach in Southeast Alaska. One end has been craved to resemble a duck's head and the other end has been carved into a knob.
Object Information
Date Created:
10/1/1975
Collection:
Juneau-Douglas City Museum
Credit Line:
Donated by Mary Ann Parke on 7/1/1999
Rights:
© Juneau-Douglas City Museum