Fishing float

Maker
Alfred Taasi
Description
Fishing float with a magate (seagull) decoration. Weight is of grey stone and there is a line and hook attached.
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Maker
Media/Materials
Wood, clay and natural fibre [possibly dried reeds].
Measurements
900 x 110 x 65mm - 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
1973/49/30

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