A Micronesian stone and bone fishing lure
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0130 |
| Estimate | $800 - $1,200 |
| Opening bid | $400 |
| Category | Sporting Goods & Outdoors |
| Auction | Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | TAOS Auction Co |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
A rare 19th century fishing lure from Micronesia, constructed from stone and bone. The lure retains a portion of its original fishing line, made of sennit — cordage twisted from coconut fiber.
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