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Complete straight fishhook point. Barb on one edge of the point, two notches on the opposite edge of the base. One side slightly carved out making it someone concave.

Mostly complete curved fishhook, tiny section of tip is missing. Barb on one edge of the point, three notches on the base on the opposite edge to the barb. There is a vertical groove on one side of the base. The other side has been reduced somewhat.

Partially manufactured hook, it has been split down the middle.

Partially manufactured hook, it has been split down the middle.

Partially manufactured hook, it has been split down the middle.

Partially manufactured fish hook, broken.

Partially manufactured fishhook.

Partially manufactured hook with side portion present only. 4 distinct grooves or impressions are visible on the integral portion.

Incomplete curved fishhook point fragment. Possible base portion begins curved and starts to thicken towards broken section of fishhook.

Complete straight fishhook point with no distinguishable features present. One side however appears to be grooved out or perhaps broken off.

Complete straight fishhook point with 1 notch present at base.

Incomplete straight fishhook point, part of the point present. One side reduced to form a concave side.

Rectangular slab of worked bone with a curved, bevelled edge. Surface around the edge is smooth with polishing marks evident.

Partially manufactured hook

Partially finished shank fragment.

Tooth pendant. Three broken suspension holes at the root. Single drilled hole in the centre. Back side has been reduced into a convex cross-section.

Drilled fishhook tab

Drilled fishhook tab

Complete pendant made from a whale tooth. Curved to a point at the distal end. Surface is worn and in poor condition. Proximal end is squared off with a suspension hole at one corner, drilled from both sides. Evidence of broken projections running along the external edge.

Complete pounamu/Nephrite hei tiki. Mid-green inanga variety with white inclusions. Westland source. Head turned to left. Serrated paua shell inlaid into eyes. Nostrils, pointed tongue, chin, and forehead indicated. Arms rest on thighs, legs joined with three toes either foot. Perforation drilled front at centre top through scarf cut across rear.