1555 - 1700
Fish Hook Made of Wood and Seashell
3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum
- Title:
- Fish Hook Made of Wood and Seashell
- Production place:
- New Zealand
- Period:
- 18th century CE
- Title:
- Fish Hook Made of Wood and Seashell
- Production place:
- New Zealand
- Period:
- 18th century CE
- Material:
- Mother of pearl, Wood, String
- Technique:
- Carving, Assembling, Spinning
- Dimensions:
- 10.5 cm
This fish hook of wood, abalone shell, and mother of pearl was collected at the end of the 1800s in New Zealand.
Asian and Oceanic cultures have long maritime traditions. From fishing and seafood harvesting to pearl diving and boat racing, most practices endure as important symbols of local traditions and craft skills.
