Fishhook

50-21-159

From: Samoa Islands (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 50-21-159
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Samoa Islands (uncertain)
Section Oceanian
Materials Turtle Shell | Shell | Plant Fiber
Description

The hook proper is made of tortoise shell, the stem of pearl (fish-shaped). The lashings and line (not properly attached) are of European material.

Length 6.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Charles J. Moore, 1950
Other Number L-9-159 - Other Number

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