Fishing Hook - Solomon Islands - Late 19th - Early 20th Century

Name: Fishing Hook - Solomon Islands - Late 19th - Early 20th Century
SKU: 1654845
Price: 280 EUR
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Object description :

"Fishing Hook - Solomon Islands - Late 19th - Early 20th Century "

FISHING HOOK
Solomon Islands
Late 19th–early 20th century
Mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, and natural fibers
H: 0.34 in; W: 0.59 in
(restored)

The shaft, shaped like a stylized fish, is made of mother-of-pearl carved with geometric patterns resembling scales, while the barb consists of a piece of carved and curved tortoiseshell.
This hook was used for fishing bonito.

Bibliography:

Similar examples are reproduced in Fish Hooks of the Pacific Islands by Daniel Blau and Klaus Maaz, plate 21, page 89, and 22/23, pages 90 and 91.

Ref.6433

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Price: 280 €