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1923.85.564

Snare for fruit eating birds: a U-shaped bamboo spring tied together with a double snaring cord. A twig is tied to the spring with a length of plant fibre string. A bird perching on the twig sets off the trap. [LM 20/11/2007]

1923.85.564

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Collection type
Object
Description
Snare for fruit eating birds: a U-shaped bamboo spring tied together with a double snaring cord. A twig is tied to the spring with a length of plant fibre string. A bird perching on the twig sets off the trap. [LM 20/11/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Chosinyu
Cultural groups
Rengma Naga
Lotha Naga
Person
Field collector John Henry Hutton
PRM source John Henry Hutton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
March 1928
Acquisition information
Donated: 1929
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Plant Fibre, Material String
Dimensions
Width: max 363 mm, Length: max 540 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.85.564

Search terms: Hunting, Trap, Hunting accessory

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