Fish hooks, from Government of Nunavut Collection, photo courtesy of Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth, Accession Number 983.076.265.
These fish hooks were created between 1860 and 1925. They were found at Kekerten Whaling Station on Kekerten Island in Cumberland Sound by archaeologist Marc Stevenson at a site designated Borden Number
Evidence
Fish hooks would have been produced to different kinds and sizes of fish.
Perspective
Fishing was a way of providing variety to the diet and was carried out in every season.
Significance
Inuit always considered every possible application for any new article or material.
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