Ch'eedaih Kah | Traditional Fish Spears

Object/Artifact

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Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

Name/Title

Ch'eedaih Kah | Traditional Fish Spears

Description

“When there’s no large game, the Neets'ąįį Gwich'in survive on river or lake fish. The fish spear could be used in winter or summer.” – Gregory Gilbert

Made/Created

Artist

Gregory Gilbert

Place

Village

Vashrąįį K’ǫǫ

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Spear 1

Height

77 in

Dimension Description

Spear 2

Height

78-1/2 in

Width

6 in

Material

Spruce, Sinew, Babiche, Moose Skin, Caribou Antler, Caribou Skin