Leister Fish Spear

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Title

Leister Fish Spear

Identifier

ABDUA:18749

Description

Five-pronged iron fish spear, known as a leister. The barbed tines prevent the fish from slipping off the spear. It comes from Strathdon, Aberdeenshire.

Date

Early: 1850 Late: 1880

Format

wood metal iron, L: 1235 mm

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Strathdon Aberdeenshire

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Innes, J.B Mr