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1921.27.7

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

1921.27.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Fish-hook of dark shell with a string line tied to one end. [MJD 16/03/2009]
Long description
Fish-hook of dark 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]
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 Turtleshell Reptile, Material String, Process Carved, Process Twisted, Process Tied, Process Bound
Dimensions
Height: max 35 mm, Width: max 31 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.27.7

Search terms: Fishing, Fishing Accessory, Hook

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