Micmac Indian eel spear made by Basil Tuplin

eel spear

FISHING GEAR
Tuplin, Basil
wood; metal
overall: 104 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.

Eel spear made by Micmac Indian Basil Tuplin; made in the traditional form familiar to him; used in Thames River and Mystic River, Connecticut; 104-3/4" wooden shaft painted red, carved wooden prongs and center metal spike attached to one end of shaft with electrical tape.


2003.24

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