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BANABAN FISHING NETS
Fishing net from Banaba, Republic of Kiribati. The net was used to catch flying-fish at night. Two men paddled a canoe while a third held a torch in one hand and the net in the other, he scooped the fish with the net when they approached the light and emptied them into the canoe.
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Fishing Net E10068D |
BANABAN SHARK HOOKS
Shark hook (kaneati) and line from Banaba, Republic of Kiribati. The hook is made from the branch of a Tomano tree and was hardened by fire. The wood, sap and fruit oil of the Tomano tree had many uses in traditional Banaban culture. The line is made of Cocos palm fibre. Fish bait was tied to the longer limb and the shark was lured by a bunch of cowries or pieces of clam shell attached to another line. The hook floated above the longer limb. At the time of collection shark fishing had practically ceased and such hooks were used in huts for hanging food.
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Shark Hook E9990C |
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