Bait Rod

Fishhook

82-7-110.1

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Baan Nawng Laad

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Bet Plaa Lod | เบ็ดปลาลด
Object Number 82-7-110.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Baan Nawng Laad
Date Made 1900-1981
Section Asian
Materials Thread | Bamboo | Iron
Description

Long, thin bamboo rod with a string and iron hook attached. Placed along river and baited with worms. Placed tall and extended upward. Used to catch cod (ปลาคอ) and catfish (ปลาดุก).

Length 117 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981
Other Number 203 - Other Number

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