Crochet Hook

About this object

Narrative

Used by maker's sister-in-law, Katerina, to crochet the centre section for her special kammiker (dress boots) and other sets of boots in winter of 1982-83.

Physical description

Long white-yellow tusk piece with carved spiral grooves that extend to a smooth, long and narrow sharpened point with a small hook. The top of the spiral grooves have rounded edges and the underside of the piece has a flat surface.