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1940.12.451

Fish hook of turtle shell with point facing inwards and line of twisted plant fibre. [MJD 16/04/2009]

1940.12.451

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fish hook of turtle shell with point facing inwards and line of twisted plant fibre. [MJD 16/04/2009]
Long description
Fish hook of turtle shell with point facing inwards and line of twisted plant fibre. The hook is notched on the outside as the shank curves to form the hook. [MJD 16/04/2009]
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1898?, uncertain
Date collected
?1898-1899
Acquisition information
Donated: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Turtleshell Reptile, Material String Plant, Process Carved, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Width: max 31 mm, Length: max 68 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1940.12.451

Search terms: Fishing, Hook, Fishing Accessory

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