"Fish Hook - Malaita Island, Solomon Islands - Late 19th - Early 20th Century"
FISHING HOOKMalaita Island, Solomon Islands
Late 19th–early 20th century
Tortoiseshell and natural fibers
H: 7 cm; W: 1 cm
The shank and barb are carved from tortoiseshell and assembled using a cord made from natural fibers. The blade is carved in the shape of a stylized fish to form a lure.
This hook was used for fishing bonito.
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