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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