Marlinespikes & Monkey's Fists: Traditional Arts & Knot-Tying Skills of Maritime Workers

By Janet C. Gilmore, Jay C. Martin, Luanne G. Kozma

Marlinespikes and Monkey's Fists: Traditional Arts and Knot-Tying Skills of Maritime Workers explores the knot-tying traditions and artistry of maritime workers in the Great Lakes region. It contains a glossary of knot-tying terms, biographical sketches of fifteen knot-tyers, an 18-page essay describing various knot-tying customs such as decorating the workplace and personalizing tools, and experiences of the knot-tyers themselves: their careers, how they learn and pass on knot-tying techniques, and how they view the purpose and importance of the tradition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0944311075
• ISBN13: 9780944311073
• Release Date: August 1975
• Publisher: Msu Museum
• Length: 59 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"