Fishhook

P3126A

From: Tonga Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P3126A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Tonga Islands
Date Made Before 1912
Section Oceanian
Materials Whale Ivory | Shell | Sea Turtle Shell | Plant Fiber
Description

Tortoise shell hook, one barb, attached with plant fibre and a twisted cord to a large piece of bone which is backed with a fish-shaped mother of pearl fish shaped lure. Bundle of commercial cord attached.

Length 13 cm
Width 5.7 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 26427 - Dealer's Number

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