Marquesan. <em>Sinker</em>, before 1938. Stone, 2 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/8 in. (6.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, A. Augustus Healy Fund, 42.211.110. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.42.211.110_view01.jpg)

Sinker

Artist:Marquesan

Medium: Stone

Geograhical Locations:

Atuona Valley, Marquesas Islands, Hiva Oa, French Polynesia

Dates:before 1938

Dimensions: 2 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/8 in. (6.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm)

Collections:

Arts of the Pacific Islands

Accession Number: 42.211.110

Image: CUR.42.211.110_view01.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Grey stone sinker in form of double tiki to attract fish

Brooklyn Museum