Fish Sieve

Fish Trap

82-7-254

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Thung Fon

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Khoeng | เขิง | Sawing Tak Pla | สวิงตักปลา
Object Number 82-7-254
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Thung Fon
Site Name Ban Thung Fon | บ้านทุ่งฝน
Date Made 1900-1981
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo
Technique Basketry
Subject Fishing Equipment
Description

This is a basket with a round rim and a rounded bottom. It is very loosely woven and has the shape of a full net attached to a circular rim. This was used to sieve for small fish, shrimp, and tadpoles in shallow waters.

Height 38 cm
Outside Diameter 54 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981
Other Number 137 - Field Number

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