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Wooden Cosh
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Overview
Hand carved wooden cosh for killing sharks which is also known as a "Priest". The cosh has a solid spherical head and a long slightly curve handle.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.499
Item type
Objects
Themes
Material
Wood
Width
12 cm
Height or length
53 cm
Contextual information
This cosh was used on the boat registered LFB9 whose name tag and story can be viewed in the Museum.
Keywords
Last modified
Saturday, 21 February, 2026
Completeness
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Wooden Cosh
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