Accession No
Z 6260
Description
Fish-hook
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Drew, Frederic Henry (Rev.) [collector]; Drew [Mrs] [donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 6260; MAA: A.R. 1915.294.22
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: An old museum label glued to the object reads: ‘Reg. 1915 / 1915.294.22 ‘ Fish-hook / Solomon Is. / Drew Colln. / Mrs Drew. 1915’. ‘Z 6260’ inscribed in black ink on the shank.
Event Date 20/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (CMS Description)
Fishhook of shell in one piece, with straight point. The shank is carved in the shape of a fish/shark, the head acting as a barb.
Event Date 20/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for Z 6260: 'Shell fish hook made of one piece'.
Event Date 20/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:268942
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