Tool for Fishing Net
ClassificationsTools and Equipment-fishing equipment
Date20th Century
Collection SiteMilne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
Made AtMilne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumTurtle shell
Dimensions5 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 1/8 in. (14 × 4.4 × 0.3 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2017.10.52
DescriptionA tool made from turtle shell and collected from the Massim area on the Gawa Island, of the Marshall Bennett Islands in the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. This tool dates back to the 20th century. This tool was noted to have been most likely used in the process of making fish nets. The surface is smooth with brown background with mottled tan and green areas.On View
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