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2002.85.10

Dip fishing net with a frame of bent cane (nailed) and nylon mosquito netting; used to catch small fish and prawns. [MOBB [OPS move] 26/7/2017]


2002.85.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dip fishing net with a frame of bent cane (nailed) and nylon mosquito netting; used to catch small fish and prawns. [MOBB [OPS move] 26/7/2017]
Geographical reference
Gulf Province Kikori District Purari Delta Mapaio
Cultural groups
I'ai
Person
Maker Muria Api
Field collector Joshua A. Bell
PRM source Joshua A. Bell
Date / Period
Date made: 1980-2002?, uncertain
Date collected
18 August 2002
Acquisition information
Purchased: 2002
Materials and processes
Material Cane Plant, Material Nylon Yarn Synthetic, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Yarn Plant, Material Iron Metal, Process Bent, Process Tied, Process Repaired (local), Process Nailed
Dimensions
Depth: max 40 mm, Width: max 486 mm, Length: max 1041 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2002.85.10 Other numbers: PD97 [P D 97]

Search terms: Fishing, Net