Fishing float

Maker
Alfred Taasi
Description
Fish float used in catching marore (garfish). Rising fish above water decoration. The weight is of grey stone.
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Maker
Media/Materials
Wood, stone and natural fibre [possibly dried reed].
Measurements
910 x 108 x 40mm - HxWxD [verified].
Production place
Ghupuna, Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Collection
Mead Collection/Solomon Island/Ethnology
Department collection type
Ethnology
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1973/49/28

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