Taura tatai

human history

Taura tatai. Handline. Used for fishing. Made of kiriau (hibiscus fibres). Wooden handle. Strnds closest to handle is braided in a taviri braid (2-ply twist technique).

Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Fishing line (English)

Accession Date

1899

Other Id

8345 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Taura tatai, 8345, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 28 Oct 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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