Hinaki

human history

This hinaki, eel trap, is made from mangemange. There is a pair of loops (one on each side) at the wide end and another pair three quarters of the way along the length. The small end also has four grips.

Last Update: 27 May 2026
Common Name

fishing

Other Name

hinaki or eel trap (ethnology card & register)

hinaki (previously attributed)

Eel trap (English)

Accession Date

1903

Other Id

5143 (ethnology)

1506 (Taonga Database)

Department

Māori

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