Fishing Rod

P2991

From: Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Boro
Object Number P2991
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bagobo
Provenience Philippine Islands | Mindanao | Davao
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Peel | Plant Fiber
Description

Boro. The running noose is pulled tight round the fish by a tug at the line which runs the whole length of the rod.

Length 244.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Misses Elizabeth H. Metcalf and Sarah S. Metcalf, 1914
Other Number 1459 - Collector Number

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