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Tackle Box (Tuluma), 20th Century Nukuoro Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesia W…
Tackle Box (Tuluma)
Tackle Box (Tuluma), 20th Century Nukuoro Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesia W…
Tackle Box (Tuluma), 20th Century Nukuoro Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, Micronesia Wood and fiber; 12 1/4 × 13 × 12 in. L.2020.2.44 Anonymous Loan

Tackle Box (Tuluma)

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-fishing equipment
Date20th Century
Made AtFederated States of Micronesia
MediumWood and fiber
Dimensions12 1/4 × 13 × 12 in. (31.1 × 33 × 30.5 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2021.7.29
DescriptionGiven the limited resources in Micronesia, fishing was often one of the primary means of sustaining life. This tuluma, a vernacular term for tackle box, illustrates how objects were made with function in mind rather than ornamentation. Though some tuluma are adorned with mother of pearl inlay, it is primarily designed to be sturdy enough to be used either on land or while fishing at sea.
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