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1889.9.19

Model of fish-trap hemispherical basket of split bamboo with cane bound narrow central opening. [MJD 03/11/2009]

1889.9.19

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Collection type
Object
Description
Model of fish-trap hemispherical basket of split bamboo with cane bound narrow central opening. [MJD 03/11/2009]
Long description
Model of fish-trap hemispherical basket of split bamboo with cane bound narrow central opening. [MJD 03/11/2009] Hand trap used by waders in shallow water. Used at random or clapped down over fish unseen.
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1889
Date collected
By 1889
Acquisition information
Donated: 1889
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Basketry, Process Woven, Process Bound, Process Split
Dimensions
Height: max 116 mm, Diameter: max 150 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1889.9.19 Other numbers: 19

Search terms: Fishing, Model, Basketry, Fishing Accessory, Trap