Old fishing hook – Papua New Guinea - Papua New Guinea (No reserve price)

An old traditional fishing hook from Papua New Guinea.

Made from local natural materials, it combines shell, coconut and plant fibers carefully assembled and lashed.

The small size of the object and the finesse of its assembly make it an interesting ethnographic testament to the traditional fishing practices of Papua New Guinea.

Materials: shell, coconut and natural fibers.

Dimensions: 6 × 2.5 × 0.9 cm.