Aviti shank

human history

Shank component for an 'aviti (pearl shell bonito fishing lure). This fish hook shank is constructed from light yellow parau. The shank is cut into a somewhat rectangular shape along three sides and polished to maximum glossy sheen from the central thicker section of pearl shell including the hinge. The hinge has a perforation through which tuaina (twine) is usually threaded through to secure a point at the far end.

Nama tāpiringa: 1932.527 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

Trolling Lure Shank (English)

Wāhi
Tahiti/Society Islands/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1932.527

Rā Tāpiringa

06 Oct 1932

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

18688 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
6 Mātātuhi
trolling lure shank; 18688; 1932.527
trolling lure shank; 18688; 1932.527 Cultural Permissions Apply
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