Accession No
Z 6259
Description
Fishhook formed of a shank of shell to which a point of turtle-shell is lashed with plant fibre. The point is pierced to facilitate the attachment. A tassel of white, red and blue glass beads hangs down from the point. The top of the shank is carved with a lug for attachment of a fishing line.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Drew, Frederic Henry (Rev.) [collector]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 6259; MAA: AR 1915.294.21
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell; Tortoise-shell; Plant; Fibre; Glass
Local Term
Measurements
18mm x 50mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
'Z 6259' inscribed in black ink on the piece of shell. An old museum label glued to the object reads: 'Reg. 1915. / 1915.294.21. / Fish-hook / Solomon Is. / Drew Colln. / Mrs Drew 1915' in black ink.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
On catalogue card for Z 6259: 'Fish hook of turtle and clam shell with fly made of beads'.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Context (References)
Illustrated in Lucie Carreau. 2016. Collections from the Solomon Islands. Cambridge: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.13275, p.24.
Event Date 2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Fishhook formed of a shank of shell to which a point of turtle-shell is lashed with plant fibre. The point is pierced to facilitate the attachment. A tassel of white, red and blue glass beads hangs down from the point. The top of the shank is carved with a lug for attachment of a fishing line.
Event Date 20/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:268946
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