Trolling Lure Hook Known As An Ipa Or Aipa - French Polynesia - XIXth Century
Trolling lure hook known as an Ipa or Aipa
Tuamotu Islands or Society Islands, French Polynesia
19th century
Mother-of-pearl, copper, horsehair and cotton
H: 12; W: 1.5 cm
A hook depicting a stylised fish, whose body—carved from a section of mother-of-pearl with a pinkish sheen—evokes the hook shank and scales, and whose tail is represented by two tufts of brown horsehair.
The copper barb is a reused ship’s nail, attached to the shank with cotton thread.
Bibliography:
A similar specimen is held at the Linden Museum in Stuttgart under inventory number 005619.
Ref.: 6972
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Tuamotu Islands or Society Islands, French Polynesia
19th century
Mother-of-pearl, copper, horsehair and cotton
H: 12; W: 1.5 cm
A hook depicting a stylised fish, whose body—carved from a section of mother-of-pearl with a pinkish sheen—evokes the hook shank and scales, and whose tail is represented by two tufts of brown horsehair.
The copper barb is a reused ship’s nail, attached to the shank with cotton thread.
Bibliography:
A similar specimen is held at the Linden Museum in Stuttgart under inventory number 005619.
Ref.: 6972
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
420 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1734003
Availability: In stock
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