hook

human history

fish hook made from uppermost joint of a large male phasmid (Eurycantha latis). used to catch small eels in freshwater pools.

Accession number: 1937.132 Last Update: 20 Aug 2021
Other Name

kama (Papua New Guinean)

Place
Goodenough Island/D'Entrecasteaux Islands/New Guinea (PRE 1975)
Accession Number

1937.132

Other Id

23342.1 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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