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The Lakemba art of Vono

Kronen, Mecki (2002) The Lakemba art of Vono. SPC Women in Fisheries (11). pp. 33-34. ISSN 1028-7752

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Abstract

On Lakemba, a small island in the southern Lau Group of Fiji Islands, there are women who are still regularly perform the old Fijian tradition of catching fish called, vono. Due to specific habitat requirements along with fishing strategies specific to Lakemba, this fishing method is exclusive to fisherwomen from the villages of Nasaqalau and Waitabu only. A vono comprises three different steps, involves at least four women, and about four different fishing methods. The overall strategy is to prepare a hiding place where fish can be trapped and easily harvested.

Item Type: Articles
Keywords: Traditional Fishing, Fishing Methods, Fiji, Fish Processing, Fish, Women
Subjects: Right to Resources
Depositing User: Users 4 not found.
Date Deposited: 08 Jun 2022 09:34
Last Modified: 08 Jun 2022 09:34
URI: http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/12234

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