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CAS 2017-0005-0027   CAS 2017-0005-0027; Fishing reel
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing reel
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Nylon; Metal: lead
Description Fishing reel fashioned out of a section of hollow bamboo; Long line of thin blue plastic twine is attached towards the bottom, with a small lead weight and metal hook at the end.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.7, Length = 40.6