Детали

IPSMG:R.1979.77

Ipswich Collections

Cuttlefish lure (maka feke) made of one large tiger cowrie shell surrounded by six smaller shells which have been cut to a straight edge. They are lashed together to form a central piece which is attached to a pointed needle made of wood. Vegetable fibre cord secures the shells to the wood.

Polynesia, Tonga

19th Century

cowrie shell, wood, vegetable fibre

length: 295.00 mm