Accession No

Z 5204


Description

Fish-hook of shell and turtle-shell


Place

Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands


Period


Source

Unknown


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

Z 5204


Cultural Affliation


Material

Shell; Tortoise-shell; Plant; Fibre; Glass; Beads; Cloth


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: 'Z-5204' inscribed in black ink on the hook.
Event Date 5/3/2008
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for Z 5204: 'Shell fish hook'.
Event Date 5/3/2008
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
Small fish-hook in two parts: the shank is made of shell and the point of turtle-shell. They are lashed together with plant fibre. A small tassel of blue glass beads and red cloth is attached to the lower part of the hook.
Event Date 4/4/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau


FM:265991

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