Fishing Tackle

P1039

From: Borneo

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1039
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Borneo
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Wood | Plant Fiber | Metal
Description

Kail suitang. Used by the Malays in fishing from rafts where their bathing houses are built. Bamboo handle with a wooden rod inserted into the end. The wooden rod is wrapped with string, several metal loops attached through which fishing line is strung. A reel is inserted through the handle and wound with more fishing line. The reel has a Chinese coin as a washer.

Length 76.9 cm
Width 9.3 cm
Other Number 135 - Other Number

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