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1925.8.2

Conical fish trap of split bamboo lined with four thin thorny Calamus sticks. [MJD 13/11/2009]

1925.8.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Conical fish trap of split bamboo lined with four thin thorny Calamus sticks. [MJD 13/11/2009]
Long description
Conical fish trap of split bamboo lined with four thin thorny Calamus sticks. A stone is bound to the end of apex of the trap. The bamboo is woven together. The lower half of the trap is tightly bound with a plant stem. [MJD 13/11/2009]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Nagaland Okotso village
Cultural groups
Lotha Naga
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1922
Date collected
22 November 1922
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Palm Spathe Leaf Plant, Material Rattan Plant, Material Plant Thorn, Material Plant Stem, Material Stone, Process Basketry, Process Woven, Process Bound
Dimensions
Width: max 67 mm, Length: max 262 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.8.2

Search terms: Fishing, Basketry, Fishing Accessory, Trap