fish trap

Catalog Number 114038
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Igorot
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Luzon Island
Island Philippine Islands
Province Mountain Prov.
Locale Bacun
Original Name pa'nas'an
Materials rattan
Catalog Description Name: fish trap (pa'nas'an) of basketry of woven split rattan. Short wide body tapering to round neck, over which is fitted a detachable cap of rattan, which allows fish to enter the trap but to [sic] escape. Cap removed to take fish out. | Notes: Placed in streams and water made to course in and thro basket.