Miniature

Fish Trap

95-21-29

From: North Thailand

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Tum Laan
Object Number 95-21-29
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai
Provenience North Thailand
Date Made 1900-1953
Section Asian
Materials Rattan | Bamboo | Wire | String
Technique Basketry | Woven
Description

Basketry fish trap for trapping small fish. Used with bait. Trap is cylindrical with flat bottom. Narrower at top with opening and two handles. Side has narrow slit door with spiked trap entrance. Reinforced with wire and string.

Credit Line Gift of Katharine and Mary Anglemyer, 1995

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