Fishing Lure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/6

Composite fishing lure of cut clam 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 brown fibre. A bundle of twisted fibre cord is attached to the lure by brown fibre.


  • Type of Item lure
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material turtle shell, mother of pearl shell, fibre, feather
  • Measurements height 8.5 cm, width 1.6 cm, depth 2.6 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire

  • Made in Woleai

  • Collection Date during 1964
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3274/0006