Fish Yoke

Quick Facts

• FunctionTransporting fish from river to preparation area.
• Na'vi NameNeviri trohp'depu.
• Size and Weight.76 meters wide, 3.5 meters high. Weighs roughly ten to fifteen kilograms when loaded with fish.
• Materials and ConstructionWood, leather, grass and fiber twine, fiber weave. Wood is shaped or carved into yoke form. Smaller wood spikes are used as hooks to hold fish to yoke. Woven materials are affixed to yoke. Ceremonial clatter sticks are sewn to the bottom.
• NotesAlso works as an apron while moving fish. Hometree symbology on front of the apron to honor the fish and reinforce the circle of life philosophy. When walking the clatter sticks make a sound like wood wind chimes.