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1889.9.2

Model of fishing harpoon with barbed iron point and bamboo handle. [MJD 09/11/2009]

1889.9.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Model of fishing harpoon with barbed iron point and bamboo handle. [MJD 09/11/2009]
Long description
Model of fishing harpoon with barbed iron point and bamboo handle. Thrown attached to cord by which fish when speared is drawn in. [MJD 09/11/2009]
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 Iron Metal, Material Bamboo Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Socketed
Dimensions
Width: max 17 mm, Length: max 589 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1889.9.2 Other numbers: 2

Search terms: Fishing, Model, Weapon, Fishing Accessory, Spear, Line

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