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Hearst Museum object titled Fork, accession number 9-6649, described as Iron trident; length 9 3/8 inches; used to spear fish.

Hearst Museum object titled Leaves, stems, seeds, accession number 9-22733, described as dried leaves, stems, seed heads. leaves lanceolate. contained in envelope labeled "fish poison. Vakamctimaqam. Palluyan. 2/10/37

Hearst Museum object titled Powder horn, accession number 9-12880, described as powder horn, brass; pear-shaped; external valve lever; 4 loops for hanging; l. 21.2 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Sample knots, accession number 9-22736a,b, described as 2 fishermen's knots. a) and b) twine tied into a knot around a matchstick.

Hearst Museum object titled Sample knots, accession number 9-22734a,b, described as 2 sample fishermen's knots; a) 2 knots tied around matchsticks, b) 2 knots tied around matchsticks.

Hearst Museum object titled Sample knots, accession number 9-22732a-c, described as 3 samples of fishermen's knots; a) clove hitch tied with twine around 2 match sticks, b) double bowline, tied with 2 pieces of twine, c) double-knot, appears to be a square knot to which 2nd bowline has been tied, tied from a single piece of twine forming a loop.

Hearst Museum object titled Spearhead, accession number 9-6652, described as Iron spear head; flat leaf-shaped blade with tanged base; length 11 inches. “Gond” pattern; iron forged in India.

Hearst Museum object titled Trap, mouse/rat, accession number 9-11555, described as mouse/ rat trap; wood with wire top; spring-loaded door; Length 24.2 cm.