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The talåya is a circular shaped net that is weighted around the circumference, and thrown to ensnare schools of fish such as mañåhak. The amount of fish caught in a throw is a clear indicator of the skill of a talayeru and their sharp, watchful eye. Talåya nets would traditionally be made from pågo (wild hibiscus) fiber. A talayeru would usually carry a guagua or woven basket made from coconut fiber, to store caught fish.
A talayeru with his talåya, on the beach in Guam
The talåya is a circular shaped net that is weighted around the circumference, and thrown to ensnare schools of fish such as mañåhak. The amount of fish caught in a throw is a clear indicator of the skill of a talayeru and their sharp, watchful eye. Talåya nets would traditionally be made from pågo (wild hibiscus) fiber. A talayeru would usually carry a guagua or woven basket made from coconut fiber, to store caught fish.
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