Hook Item Number: 2596/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Hook made from two pieces of wood. The main body is V-shaped and the tip is bent inwards to snare the prey. Braided coir rope is wound around the glued segment of the two pieces and around the end of the hook extending upwards into a loop.
Narrative
Bossen worked as a veterinarian for FAO/UNDP in Samoa from 1973-75.
Item History
- Made in Tokelau between 1975 and 1980
- Collected between 1973 and 1975
- Owned by Frits Bossen before October 8, 2003
- Received from Frits Bossen (Donor) on October 8, 2003
What
- Name
- Hook
- Identification Number
- 2596/1
- Type of Item
- hook
- Material
- wood, coconut husk fibre and adhesive
- Overall
- height 39.2 cm, width 23.3 cm, depth 3.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Tokelauan
- Previous Owner
- Frits Bossen
- Received from
- Frits Bossen (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tokelau
When
- Creation Date
- between 1975 and 1980
- Collection Date
- between 1973 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before October 8, 2003
- Acquisition Date
- on October 8, 2003
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2596/0001