Fishing Lure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/5

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 fibre. A bundle of twisted fibre cord is attached to the lure by black and white fibre.


  • Type of Item lure
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material mother of pearl shell, turtle shell, fibre, feather
  • Measurements height 7.0 cm, width 1.6 cm, depth 3.1 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 3274/0005