Accession No
Z 5203
Description
Fish-hook of shell and turtle-shell
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Unknown
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 5203
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell; Tortoise-shell; Cotton; Glass; Bead; Cloth
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: 'Z-5203' inscribed in black ink on the object.
Event Date 5/3/2008
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for Z 5203: 'Shell fish hook'.
Event Date 5/3/2008
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Small fish-hook in two parts: the shank of polished shell and the point of turtle-shell. They are lashed together with twisted ?cotton cords. A small tassel of two white glass beads and red cloth is attached to the lower part of the hook.
Event Date 4/4/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:265990
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