GROUP OF MARSHALL ISLAND FISH HOOKS

Ca. 19th - early 20th century AD. > A group comprising three fish hooks constructed from carved shell components joined with tightly bound fibre lashings. Each hook features a curved shank tapering to a pointed upper end, while a separate, sharply curved hook is secured at the base. One example retains a small fibre loop for attachment to a fishing line. > > Size: 120-90mm x 23-30mm; Weight: 130g > Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s-2014; ex right - David Lebard. > >

Estimation:€477.56

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