Accession No
Z 6276
Description
Fish-hook
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 6276
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell; Tortoise-shell; Plant; Fibre
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: 'Z. 6276' inscribed in black ink on the shank. 'Selwyn' inscribed in pencil on the back of the shank.
Event Date 20/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (CMS Description)
Fishhook formed of a shank of shell, incised with geometric designs, to which is lashed a point of turtle-shell with twisted cords of plant fibre. The top of the shank is carved with a lug to which a snood could be attached.
Event Date 20/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for Z 6276: 'Fish hook made of clam shell and turtle shell nicely incised'.
Event Date 20/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:268943
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