Fish hook

Artist MELANESIA/INDONESIA

MediumWood, fiber

DimensionsL: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)

ClassificationsTools and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Dr. David Nalin

Object number2006.2.87

DescriptionLarge wooden fish hook in two sections - top section is a small wooden stick 23.5 cm long, with two pieces of braided rope running down its side, fastened to it with thinner rope wrapped around stick on bottom, top and middle. The two pieces of braided rope extend to 33.5 cm in length. They are tied together at top and at bottom attach to two other sections of object, the hook. The hook is wooden and polished, string is wrapped around both ends. Bottom is pointed as is the sharp hook itself which points inwards.

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