Description

Traditional use:
Different fishtraps are still used to fish from either slow or fast-moving streams. This particular "pregnant" or rotund fishtrap is set in a lubok deep water pool, usually baited with tapioca or oil palm fruits and traps tengas and other small freshwater fishes.

The fish is lured into the trap via the injap (a removable one-way valve) and later taken out from the trap by unfastening the same valve.

Contemporary use:
This full-size fishtrap can be used as a garden ornament or conversation piece. Or add a lightbulb via the injap and it becomes a funky light feature.

Artisan: Angah Anjang
Artisan age: 60
Ethnic group: Temiar (Orang Asli)

Dimension: 47 cm (l) x 27 cm (d)
Material: Bertam (palm fibre) & tali (rattan)
Weight: 100 gms

Source: Kg Peralong, Kuala Betis in Gua Musang, Kelantan (Peninsular Malaysia)