Fish Trap

This is a fish trap, or mbumbue in Mende. It is made from palm thatch that is woven together to form a trap; it works by enabling fish to swim into it, but preventing them from swimming out. Mbumbue, such as this one, are placed in rivers and streams, facing up-stream, to catch the fish.

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Further Information

  • Type: Hunting, fishing
  • Object: Fish Trap
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre, Wood
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 740mm [L]
  • Production Date: Pre 2010
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Unknown
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.2010.036.15

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