Component, Trolling Lure
Production date
Pre 1790
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
Trolling lure component fashioned from pearl shell (pinctada margaritifera), designed for pairing with a shank and hook for fishing.
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Polynesian lure
Maker
Production date
Pre 1790
Production place
Measurements
Dimensions: H 3 x W 25 x L 122 mm
Weight: 16 g
Weight: 16 g
Media/Materials description
Shell
History and use
This trolling lure component was recovered from HMS Pandora, a naval vessel sent from England in 1790 in pursuit of the HMS Bounty and its mutineers. Following navigation in the South Pacific, Pandora wrecked on the Great Barrier Reef in 1791 on its return voyage.
The Pandora shipwreck was discovered in 1977, and Queensland Museum conducted archaeological expeditions between 1983 and 1999 recovering many artefacts.
In the scheme of the wreck, this artefact was found in the area of the Crew's quarters.
The Pandora shipwreck was discovered in 1977, and Queensland Museum conducted archaeological expeditions between 1983 and 1999 recovering many artefacts.
In the scheme of the wreck, this artefact was found in the area of the Crew's quarters.
Registration number
MA8237
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