Fishing Lure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/7

Small composite fishing lure of cut mother of pearl shell, in a leaf or fish shape, with a feather(?) hackle tied to the shell. A turtle shell barbed hook is lashed to the shell with brown fibre(?).


  • Type of Item lure
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material pearl shell, turtle shell
  • Measurements height 5.0 cm, width 1.6 cm, depth 2.1 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 good
  • Accession Number 3274/0007