Octopus Lure

Object Number:

49-19-25

Current Location:

Collections storage

Culture:

Hawaiian

Provenience:

Hawaiian Islands

Date Made:

19th century

Section:

Oceanian

Materials:

Shell
Stone
Metal
Wood
Plant Fiber

Description:

Large metal lhook attached to wooden stick to which a stone sinker and cowrie shell are lashed with plaited coconut fiber cord.

Length:

26.5cm

Width:

11cm

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. T. M. Meryweather

Polynesia Gallery (28 Jan 1982 - Jun 2010)