A Large Kiribati Island Fish Hook
A Large Kiribati Islands Fish Hook
Probably used for hunting shark
Fine colour and patina through signs of use
Wood, fibre
Micronesia / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati
19th Century
SIZE: 48cm high, 14.5cm wide, 3cm deep - 18⁷⁄₈ ins high, 5⁶⁄₈ ins wide, 1¼ ins deep
Probably used for hunting shark
Fine colour and patina through signs of use
Wood, fibre
Micronesia / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati
19th Century
SIZE: 48cm high, 14.5cm wide, 3cm deep - 18⁷⁄₈ ins high, 5⁶⁄₈ ins wide, 1¼ ins deep
A Large Kiribati Islands Fish Hook
Probably used for hunting shark
Fine colour and patina through signs of use
Wood, fibre
Micronesia / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati
19th Century
SIZE: 48cm high, 14.5cm wide, 3cm deep - 18⁷⁄₈ ins high, 5⁶⁄₈ ins wide, 1¼ ins deep
Probably used for hunting shark
Fine colour and patina through signs of use
Wood, fibre
Micronesia / Gilbert Islands / Kiribati
19th Century
SIZE: 48cm high, 14.5cm wide, 3cm deep - 18⁷⁄₈ ins high, 5⁶⁄₈ ins wide, 1¼ ins deep
A Large Kiribati Island Fish Hook
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