Cordage
About this object
History of use
Cordage was used for a wide variety of purposes on the Northwest Coast, including; fishing, canoe anchoring, house construction and box lashing, etc.
Cultural context
tying
Physical description
Four-ply z-twist cordage, wrapped at ends and at one spot in between. Sits in partial coil, too stiff to straighten.
Materials
Date Made
Before 1935
Date Acquired
31 Aug 1976
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Barnabus Cortland and Ida Freeman CollectionMore...
Measurements
19.8 x 13 cm
Object Number
Nb641