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


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