Fish Lure

67-33-17

From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands | Maworo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 67-33-17
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands | Maworo
Section Oceanian
Materials Trochus Shell
Description

Unfinished lure for a composite bonito hook (teku), made from trochus shell. Excavated by W.H. Davenport in 1966.

Length 7 cm
Width 1.6 cm
Thickness 1.4 cm
Credit Line Solomon Islands Expedition, William H. Davenport, 1967
Other Number 17 - Field Number

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