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Fishing Lure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/3

Composite fishing lure of cut mother of pearl shell, cut in a leaf or fish shape, with a feather(?) hackle tied to the shell. A turtle shell barb is lashed to the shell by green acrylic fibre(?). A bundle of twisted fibre cord is attached to the lure by undyed and green acrylic fibre.

  • Cultural Context

    Lure used in pole fishing while trolling (bwil).

  • Type of Item lure
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material mother of pearl shell, turtle shell, sennit, acrylic fibre, feather
  • Measurements height 8.4 cm, width 1.6 cm, depth 2.6 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire
  • Made in Yap
  • Collection Date during 1965
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0003

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