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1925.45.8

Sub-cylindrical fish trap of plaited palm leaves still attached to their midribs; string loops to pull the entrance tight shut. [MJD 17/11/2009]


1925.45.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Sub-cylindrical fish trap of plaited palm leaves still attached to their midribs; string loops to pull the entrance tight shut. [MJD 17/11/2009]
Person
Field collector George Reginald Carline
PRM source George Reginald Carline
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1925
Date collected
By 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Palm Leaf Plant, Material Palm Spathe Leaf Plant, Material String, Process Basketry, Process Plaited
Dimensions
Length: max 443 mm, Width: max 240 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.45.8

Search terms: Fishing, Basketry, Cordage, Trap, Fishing Accessory

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