{"product_id":"1904-heliogravure-hoopa-valley-indian-fishing-bobin-shuttle-seine-net-mesh-stick-138213-xgz7-014","title":"1904 Heliogravure Hoopa Valley Indian Fishing Bobin Shuttle Seine Net Mesh XGZ7","description":"This is an original 1904 black and white heliogravure of tools used by the Hoopa Valley Indians for fishing.\n\u003cp\u003eTop: Three examples of mesh sticks made of elk-horn used to keep netting loops even while weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\nCenter: An item worn on the thumb to separate fibers from the Iris leaf while making twine for the net. It is made of a mussel shell.\u003cp\u003e\nBottom Left: A seine used to drag the bottom of the stream for fish. The sinkers are stone and the floats are wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nBottom Right: A bobin (modernly known as the shuttle) used to keep twine wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hoopa, or Hupa Valley Indians of what is now part of Humboldt County in California are a culturally significant peoples. Inhabiting the Hoopa Valley, which lies on Trinity River, the culture grew to appreciate and use the surrounding valley to the fullest. A hunting and gathering culture, their agricultural practices and basketry were far beyond many cultures when European settlers came to California. The Hoopa Valley Indians' culture is said to have sprung from the White Deer Yurok, for whom they still have a festival in his honor. Rooted to the land, they also have festivals in honor of their bountiful acorn harvests and the Trinity River which brought them endless supplies of salmon and trout. Today the valley has been ceded to the native people and is now a part of the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation where their traditions are kept alive while moving forward as a people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 107+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Heliogravure; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: weaving, native american, braiding, California, Hupa\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXGZ7C04 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7649006387260,"sku":"138213_XGZ7_014","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XGZ7_014.jpg?v=1571714090","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1904-heliogravure-hoopa-valley-indian-fishing-bobin-shuttle-seine-net-mesh-stick-138213-xgz7-014","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}