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Maya Fish Trap

This sculpture is a funnel style fish trap that was commonly used by the Wiradjuri people in this area.

These traps were woven from reeds and could even be customised to trap specific fish as well as allowing smaller fish to escape, thus preserving the species for the future.

Artist
Uncle Ken (Tunny) Murray, Darren Wighton and Andom Rendell
Title
‘Maya’ Fish Trap Sculpture
Installed
2014
Medium
Steel cable
Location
West Albury
Project
Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk
Type
Installation
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