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1921.27.6

Fish-hook of shell with a string line tied to one end. [MJD 16/03/2009]

1921.27.6

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Collection type: Object
Description: Fish-hook of shell with a string line tied to one end. [MJD 16/03/2009]
Long description: Fish-hook of shell with a string line tied to one end. The fish hook is made of one piece. The shank ends at a right angle and curves inwards to form the hook point. [MJD 16/03/2009]
Geographical reference: Micronesia, Federated States of
Oceania > Micronesia > Micronesia, Federated States of; Nukuoro
Person: Field collector Thomas Nevill Carleton Nevill; PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1921
Date collected: By 1921
Acquisition information: Donated: 1921
Materials and processes: Material Shell, Material String, Process Carved, Process Twisted, Process Tied, Process Bound
Dimensions: Width: max 20 mm, Height: max 23 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1921.27.6

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