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2002.85.24

Small fishing pole, consisting of the stem of a sago palm leaf and blue nylon line, usually used for catching prawns. [SB [OPS move] 26/9/2017]

2002.85.24

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small fishing pole, consisting of the stem of a sago palm leaf and blue nylon line, usually used for catching prawns. [SB [OPS move] 26/9/2017]
Long description
Small fishing pole, consisting of the stem of a sago palm leaf and blue nylon line, usually used for catching prawns. Please note that the hook and small piece of lead, used to weigh down the hook, are missing. [SB [OPS move] 26/9/2017]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Gulf Province Kikori District Purari River Mapaio
Cultural groups
I'ai
Person
Maker Anau Api
Field collector Joshua A. Bell
PRM source Joshua A. Bell
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 2002
Date collected
28 August 2002
Acquisition information
Purchased: 2002
Materials and processes
Material Sago Palm Spathe Leaf Plant, Material Nylon Synthetic, Material Lead Metal
Dimensions
Depth: max 13 mm, Width: max 20 mm, Length: max 122 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2002.85.24 Other numbers: PD112

Search terms: Fishing, Line, Rod

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