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1927.23.5

Anchor-shaped fish hook made from two pieces of twig, each with a thorn, bound together with plant fibre string. In glass frame with 1927.23.3-4, 6-7. [LM 18/06/2007]

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1927.23.5

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Collection type: Object
Description: Anchor-shaped fish hook made from two pieces of twig, each with a thorn, bound together with plant fibre string. In glass frame with 1927.23.3-4, 6-7. [LM 18/06/2007]
Geographical reference: Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia; Sarawak near Sibu
Cultural groups: Melanau
Person: Field collector H. Jacques; PRM source H. Jacques
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1927
Date collected: By 1927
Acquisition information: Donated: 1927
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Plant Thorn, Material Plant Fibre, Material String, Process Bound
Dimensions: Length: max 186 mm frame, Width: max 83 mm frame
Object numbers: Accession number: 1927.23.5

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