Summary

Framed fishing nets were used in different parts of parts of Australia. Groups of men and women worked together to drive fish towards those waiting with the nets at a strategic bend or spot in the river. Large ones might require being handled by two people.

Local Name

Aampa

Physical Description

A framed fishing net made with two pieces of wood passed through the looping and tied to form an oval shape. It is made with vegetable fibre string using a figure-of-eight stitch.

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