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1927.23.10

Fish hook of two thorns back to back to form an anchor-shape with string line. [MJD 24/04/2009]

1927.23.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fish hook of two thorns back to back to form an anchor-shape with string line. [MJD 24/04/2009]
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 String, Process Carved, Process Tied, Process Twisted
Dimensions
Length 130 mm approx, Width 20 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1927.23.10

Search terms: Fishing, Fishing Accessory, Hook

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