Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: ‘Z 6257’ inscribed in black ink inside the shank. An old museum label glued to the object reads: ‘Reg. 1915. / 1915.294.23. / 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 light-coloured turtle-shell is lashed with cotton thread. The shank is carved in the shape of a fish/shark, with incised decoration. 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 6257: 'Shell fish hook with incised design'.
Event Date 20/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau