[BCMA] mystery object

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Hi Sandra,

Q quick search for images of 'gaff hook'  shows the similar object at  
the HI-LINER Fishing Gear and Tackle website.

This hook is  described as  a ' wood handle fish pick' and the image  
is a screen cap of their product.

  Barbara


http://hiliner.com/product-catalog/gaff-hooks/hi-liner-wood-handle-fish-pick/




On 13-Aug-13, at 9:47 AM, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. wrote:

> Hello Everyone,
>
> We were wondering if someone would be able to identify the attached  
> object.  Our best guess is that it’s a pickaroon/hookaroon tool of  
> some kind.  Would anyone know more specifics?
>
> It’s 15 inches in length, with a wood handle and a metal hook end.
>
> Thank-you for the help.
>
> Best,
> Sandra
>
> Sandra Martins
> Museum Coordinator
> smartins at coquitlamheritage.ca \ museum at coquitlamheritage.ca
>

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