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Tao (fishing spear)

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NameTao (fishing spear)

Productioncirca 1906; Mangaia

Classificationfishing spears

Materialswood, plant fibre, cane

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 80mm (width), 2166mm (length)

Registration NumberFE002097

Credit linePurchased 1907

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Category

Intended for: Fishing
fishing
Made of: wood
plant fibre
cane
Type of: fishing spears
Technique used: carving
Influenced by: Polynesian
Oceanic
Mangaia Islander

Place

Refers to: Cook Islands
Mangaia (Cook Islands)
Made in: Mangaia (Cook Islands)

People & Organisations

Influenced by: New Zealand International Exhibition (1906-1907)