Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: '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 20/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS 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

Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card for Z 6259: 'Fish hook of turtle and clam shell with fly made of beads'.
Event Date 20/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau