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The Material Culture of the Cook Islands (Aitutaki)

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page 277

The waters of the Aitutaki lagoon are noted for the variety and quantity of fish to be obtained. The fish are caught by a number of methods which are still in active use. The material used is as follows:—

1.Objects made of cocoanut leaves.
2.Nets of twisted cord.
3.Spears.
4.Fish weirs.
5.Hook and line.
6.Traps.