Fishhook
58-17-85
From: Polynesia (uncertain) | Micronesia (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 58-17-85 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Polynesia (uncertain) | Micronesia (uncertain) |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Metal | Shell | Hair (uncertain) | Plant Fiber |
| Description | Pearl shell back. Shank and hook, which are attached to back with commercial string, of iron. leader is also of commercial cord. Lure of soft white bristles is attached with pink thread at joint of hook and shank and sticks out at right angles to them on either side. Type is found in both Micronesia and Polynesia. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958 |
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