Octopus Lure

97-120-403

From: Hawaiian Islands | Kauai

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 97-120-403
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hawaiian
Provenience Hawaiian Islands | Kauai
Section Oceanian
Materials Cowry Shell | Plant Fiber
Description

Large cowrie shell with two holes drilled at top. Rope attached. Used as bait. Damaged.

Length 9 cm
Width 6.6 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-120-403 - Old Museum Number | 3292 - ANSP Number

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