42000
Accession Number
22135
Author
Meatte, Daniel S.
Author Affiliation
Idaho State University
Title Of Article Chaper
Two Aboriginal Fish Traps From the Snake River Canyon Near Twin Falls, Idaho
Title Of Journal Book
Idaho archaeologist
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
15-19
Collation
5 p. : Figs.
Reference Bibliography
Bibliog.: p. 19
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The article provides a brief description of the context and morphology of two cached fish traps found in the Snake River Canyon in the spring of 1952. The traps are made of willow bound together with twine. The excellent condition of the artifacts implies that they are late prehistoric or historic in date. Buds on branches used on the traps implies manufacture during early spring. Aboriginal techniques of fishing which incorporated the traps are discussed briefly. Perhaps most important for museum professionals, the details of construction of the traps are reasonably well illustrated.
Keywords
Native North America;fishing;fish traps;fish weir;willow
pub_id
42000