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1964.2.137

Fish trap conical in shape, made from wide flat pieces of wood, bound together by cane. [BH [OPS Move] 7/12/2016]

1964.2.137

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fish trap conical in shape, made from wide flat pieces of wood, bound together by cane. [BH [OPS Move] 7/12/2016]
Long description
Fish trap conical in shape, made from wide flat pieces of wood, bound together by cane. A sharp stick running through the centre of the trap and pointing outwards from the narrower end. The wider section has a hinged lid on top, also bound together by cane. [BH [OPS Move] 7/12/2016]
Cultural groups
Aukan
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Papa Tom
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1963
Date collected
April - October 1963
Acquisition information
Donated: 1964
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material String, Process Notched
Dimensions
Length: max 832 mm, Height: max 166 mm, Width: max 195 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1964.2.137

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