Akau tekaika

human history

Akau tekaika. Rod implement used in fishing. This is a length of kafika wood (type of wood material found in Niue) that has been carved into a cylindrical rod. It is of a mid tone brown and shows some fine grain lines upon close inspection. A noose would accompany this implement in catching fish. Tatau is a type of fishing technique that involves both a noose and akau tekaika.

Accession number: 1929.427 Last Update: 16 Sept 2019
Other Name

Fishing rod (English)

Place
Unknown
Accession Number

1929.427

Accession Date

1929

Other Id

4563.2 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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