2 Huon Gulf Traditional Fishing Hooks – tc183
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Huon Gulf, Morobe Province, Papua New GuineaA pair of traditional tuna fishing hooks. Both with clam shell stems, while the longer example has a very sharp hook carved from cassowary bone, the shorter one from turtle shell. The cassowary example has its original bush string binding while the turtle shell hook, has been restrung with nylon fishing string, long ago, the binding now exhibiting its yellowish patina from time spent in the sea. Both show signs of extensive use and are in fantastic condition. Circa 1930′s. Custom mounted Heights: 9 & 14 cm cm or 3.5 & 5.5 inches. |










