Fishing Net

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/58

Large expandable fish net consisting of fine knotted fibre, which gives it a diamond-shaped pattern. The net is gathered on one end giving it a cone-shape.


  • Type of Item net
  • Culture Marquesan
  • Material plant fibre
  • Measurements height 108.0 cm, width 193.0 cm, depth 0.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
  • Received from Robert Stallworthy


  • Creation Date before 1841
  • Collection Date between 1834 and 1841
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3254/0058