Eel Trap
Fish Trap
| Native Name | Tum Plaa Lai ตุ้มปลาไหล Tum Ian ตุ้มเอี่ยน |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 82-7-68 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Isaan Thai |
| Provenience: | Thailand Udon Thani Ban Thung Fon |
| Date Made: | 1900-1981 |
| Early Date: | 1900 |
| Late Date: | 1981 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Bamboo Basketry |
| Technique: | Basketry |
| Height: | 26 cm |
| Length: | 68 cm |
| Outside Diameter: | 10 cm |
| Credit Line: | Museum Purchase, 1981 |
| Other Number: | 123 - Other Number |
Description
Eel fish trap that comes in two pieces. The actual trap is an erlenmeyer flask shaped basket made of woven bamboo. It has a long narrow neck. Near the very bottom of the basket is a hole where the prey enters. The second piece is a core stake. If fits into the neck of the trap. This core is filled with the bait of a snail, fish and crab, and staked in to muddy area where the water is about 50 cm.
You may also be interested in these objects:
See a problem? Let us know online.collections@pennmuseum.org
