Lot #9092 - Two Old Micronesian or Polynesian Wood Shark Hooks, Island Unknown
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day I
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Sale Date:08 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9092
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Lot Description:Two Old Micronesian or Polynesian Wood Shark Hooks, Island Unknown
often referred to as a shark hook but is actually used to catch Ruvettus (Oil fish), a deep-water fish. The hook is made from hardwood and attached to cord with woven coconut fibre,
H 37 - 65 cm -
Provenance:Old Collection Australia & The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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