Catalog Number | CAS 2017-0005-0032 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Fishing float | |
Culture | Micronesian and Japanese | |
Global Region | Oceania (East Asia) | |
Country | Federated States of Micronesia (Japan) | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Yap | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Western Caroline Islands | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Glass; Twine | |
Description | Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Large translucent blue glass sphere covered in thick netting; Netting extends at the top and is looped to form a handle. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 26.2 |