Model of a fishing trap
Model
1900 - 1920 (made)
1900 - 1920 (made)
| Place of origin |
Model of a cone-shaped fishing-trap with a thick handle. The trap is formed from one piece of bamboo-cane split for two-thirds of its length into thin rods between which are inserted still thinner rods, the whole being kept in position by four bands of cane-lashing. There is a loop-sling at one side. The trap is without a bottom.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Model of a fishing trap (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Woven, formed of bamboo and cane |
| Brief description | Model of a fishing-trap, formed from bamboo-cane and cane-lashing. Made at Jorhat, Sibsagar District, Assam, India. 20th century |
| Physical description | Model of a cone-shaped fishing-trap with a thick handle. The trap is formed from one piece of bamboo-cane split for two-thirds of its length into thin rods between which are inserted still thinner rods, the whole being kept in position by four bands of cane-lashing. There is a loop-sling at one side. The trap is without a bottom. |
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| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by H. Shuldham Shaw, Esq. |
| Object history | Previoulsy owned by H. Shuldham Shaw, Esq. 'MODEL of a Fishing-trap (Khoka), formed from one piece of bamboo-cane, split for two-thirds of its length into thin rods between which are inserted still thinner rods, the whole being kept in position by four bands of cane-lashing. There is a loop-sling at one side. In common use among the natives of Assam. Made at JORHAT, SIBSAGAR DISTRICT, ASSAM, N.E. INDIA; 20th century. L. 6 in., W of mouth, 1 ¾ in. given by H. Shuldham Shaw, Esq. Cone-shaped trap, without bottowm. Thick handle used in conjunction with the “Jakori” (No. IM.40-1920) and the “Leheti” (No. IM.41-1920)' [text quoted from the acquisition register] Given by H. Shuldham Shaw, Esq., 2 Buckland Crescent, Belsize Park Road, Hampstead, N.W.3. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 192- 3166 |
| Other number | RP 1920/3166 - RF number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.45-1920 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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