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1931.87.115

Conical fish trap of split bamboo lined with thorny calamus sticks. [MJD 11/11/2009]

1931.87.115

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Collection type
Object
Description
Conical fish trap of split bamboo lined with thorny calamus sticks. [MJD 11/11/2009]
Long description
Conical fish trap of split bamboo lined with thorny calamus sticks. A single piece of bamboo, from the first node, the bamboo is split, and the strands held by strips of bark woven between them. A piece of bamboo is bound inside the mouth of the trap. [MJD 11/11/2009]
Cultural groups
Garo
Person
Field collector George David Walker
PRM source George David Walker
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Rattan Plant, Material Bamboo Plant, Material Bark Fibre Plant, Process Woven, Process Split, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Diameter: max 142 mm, Length: max 429 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.87.115 Other numbers: 26

Search terms: Fishing, Basketry, Trap, Fishing Accessory

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