Fish Net

29-59-258

From: Angola

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 29-59-258
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ambundu
Provenience Angola
Section African
Materials Fiber | Reed (plant) | Stone
Description

Coarse fiber net with pottery sinkers and twig floats. "Used among the Masongo for fishing in shallow waters of lagoons."

Credit Line Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number Mercer unknown - Old Museum Number | 286 - Collector Number

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