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1958.3.34

Fish trap, cylindrical in shape, with a wide rim. A narrowing funnel directed towards the inside of the trap. [BH [OPS Move] 7/12/2016]

1958.3.34

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fish trap, cylindrical in shape, with a wide rim. A narrowing funnel directed towards the inside of the trap. [BH [OPS Move] 7/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Guyana
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Guyana
Kamarang River
Cultural groups
Akawaio
Person
Field collector Audrey Butt Colson
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1957
Date collected
April - September 1957
Acquisition information
Donated: 1958
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Length: max 882 mm, Diameter 264 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.3.34

Search terms: Fishing, Basketry, Trap, Fishing Accessory

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