Accession No
1954.317 D
Description
Fish-hook of mother-of-pearl, in one piece. A knob at the top to attach a line. Two notches on the back of the shank. A large barb projecting down from the lower part of the point. The surface is very scratched.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; Ulawa
Period
Source
Melanesian Mission; Beasley, Harry Geoffrey [subsequent collector]; Beasley, Irene Marguerite
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1954.317 D; 1833 A [Beasley Coll. no.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Shell
Local Term
Measurements
26mm x 59mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A small label attached to the object reads: 'BEASLEY Coll. / SOLOMON. / ULAWA. / 1833 A.' '54.317 D' inscribed in black ink on the fish-hook.
Event Date
Author: Lucie Carreau
Context (CMS Context)
This object was previously in the collection of Harry Geoffrey Beasley, no.1833 A. It is recorded in Beasley's original acquisition register (vol.2) as: 'SOLOMON GROUP. ULAWA: - Three hooks of pearl shell in one piece. The shanks of two carved as fish. @ r/o. Bt the Melanesian Mission.' It was purchased on 18 July 1926 [Lucie Carreau, 05/09/2017].
Event Date 14/12/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (CMS Descriptions)
Fish-hook of mother-of-pearl, in one piece. A knob at the top to attach a line. Two notches on the back of the shank. A large barb projecting down from the lower part of the point. The surface is very scratched.
Event Date 14/12/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:273925
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