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1924.51.81

Shell shark hook, mounted with wood covered snood. [MJD 23/04/2009]

1924.51.81

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Collection type
Object
Description
Shell shark hook, mounted with wood covered snood. [MJD 23/04/2009]
Geographical reference
Papua New Guinea
Oceania > Melanesia > Papua New Guinea
Manus Province Aua Island
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921?, uncertain
Date collected
Probably 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 1924
Materials and processes
Material Shell, Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Material String, Material Plant Fibre, Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Tied
Dimensions
Width: max 43 mm, Length: max 313 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1924.51.81

Search terms: Fishing, Fishing Accessory, Hook

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