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1925.29.114

Perforated stone fishing-weight.

1925.29.114

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Collection type
Object
Description
Perforated stone fishing-weight.
Long description
Perforated stone fishing weight of vesicular lava [MJD 28/05/2009]
Date
Date collected
By 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Lava Stone, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Diameter: max 56 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.29.114 Other numbers: 247
Research and responses

The name Mangareva translates as ‘Manga’ (mountain) and ‘Reva’ (floating), or ‘floating mountain’. This is a reference to the higher peaks in the lagoon appearing to ‘float’ above the sea when approaching by boat because of the surrounding reefs and atolls. Information provided by James Flexner, University of Sydney.

Search terms: Fishing, Fishing Accessory, Weight

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