Octopus Lure

97-120-211

From: Fiji Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 97-120-211
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fijian
Provenience Fiji Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Shell | Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

Two cowrie shells, one light in color the other dark, lashed to stick with plant fiber cord. "A plummet was attached to the line which descends underneath and the bait spitted upon the stick protruding from the shells."

Length 24 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Thickness 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-120-211 - Old Museum Number | 10584 - ANSP Number

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