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Fish Hooks of the Pacific Islands
Blau, Daniel; Maaz, Klaus
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Description for Fish Hooks of the Pacific Islands
Hardback. The fish hook derives its form from its practical intention - to catch a fish. But in cultures where fishing is and always has been a main livelihood, the crafting of fish hooks becomes an Art. This volume features more than 600 fish hooks used by the people of the Pacific Islands, with life-size illustrations and accompanying texts. Num Pages: 370 pages, 10 fold-outs, 339 colour, 31 black and white. BIC Classification: 1QSP; HBJM; WC; WSXF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 260 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2280.
The fish hook derives its form from its practical intention - to catch a fish. But in cultures where fishing is and always has been a main livelihood, the crafting of fish hooks becomes an Art. This volume features more than 600 fish hooks used by the peoples of the Pacific Islands, with life-size illustrations and accompanying texts.
The fish hook derives its form from its practical intention - to catch a fish. But in cultures where fishing is and always has been a main livelihood, the crafting of fish hooks becomes an Art. This volume features more than 600 fish hooks used by the peoples of the Pacific Islands, with life-size illustrations and accompanying texts.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag Germany
Number of pages
370
Condition
New
Number of Pages
370
Place of Publication
Munich, Germany
ISBN
9783777449319
SKU
V9783777449319
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
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