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Timorese Fishing Line

Subcollections
Marine
Overview

An unknown length of Timorese fishing line wound onto a wooden block that has grooves at each for the line to be wound around. The brown fishing line / string has a metal hook, wooden float and lead sinker.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.503
Item type
Objects
Themes
Social History
Material
String (Fiber Product)
Wood
Width
8 mm
Height or length
24 mm
Depth
4 mm
Keywords
Fishing
Place made
Timor-Leste
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Saturday, 21 February, 2026
Completeness
77
Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

Timorese Fishing Line
Timorese Fishing Line

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