Fishhooks
And
Jiggling Sticks

Ivory Char Hook

Location – Hudson’s Bay area, Nunavut
Lure made of Walrus ivory.
Hook made of iron rod.
Age unknown
Similar artifact on exhibit at Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Yellowknife, NT

$ 300.

Caribou Bone and Copper Fish Hooks

Location – Paulatuk area, Nunavut
Lure made of Caribou bone.
Hook Made of Copper.
Prehistoric hooks from this area made from native copper from the Coopermine R. area.

$ 35. each

Jiggling Stick

Location - Mackenzie Delta
Stick made of Willow, lure made of musk ox horn, hook of iron.
Used for fishing Loch (Lota lota) in early winter.

$ 100.