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The Indian Hunter
1860
1939.390
Brown patinated bronze
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Bench for weaving eel traps
Object name
Bench for weaving eel traps
Date
1825-1900
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 42 1/2 x 60 x 28 in. ( 108 x 152.4 x 71.1 cm )
Description
Wooden bench for weaving eel traps; rectangular seat with carved star mounted on plank with horizontal side supports; curved wooden section projects from end opposite seat to support one end of trap mold; other end of mold is lodged in pierced projection mounted on seat.
Credit Line
Gift of Professor Gustave Noback
Object Number
1944.355b
Gallery Label
This work bench and the accompanying cone-shaped wooden forms were used to make eel traps.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
