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Made of stone, this sinker was used in fishing to weigh down ivory or bone hooks that would not sink to desired depths otherwise. This sinker was used specifically for catching sculpin.

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Published: Mary Church Terrell Main Library 1889
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Online Access:http://server15963.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/ocec,6368
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Summary:Made of stone, this sinker was used in fishing to weigh down ivory or bone hooks that would not sink to desired depths otherwise. This sinker was used specifically for catching sculpin.