Tuba fishing, Perak River, 1890 - 1925
Scope and Contents
149 x 112 mm. A view looking out over the Perak River showing men in canoees with nets. The sap of the root of the creeping plant tuba (dalbergia) is extracted by maceration in water and this, when thrown into the river brings the fish to the surface for netting.
Dates
- Creation: 1890 - 1925
Creator
- Carter, William Langham (1869-1940) (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
Former / Other Reference
L-C 33
General
PJ.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Originator(s)
Langham-Carter, William
Finding aid date
2002-05-10 12:16:55+00:00
Repository Details
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