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This object is a single tapered point, the top end of the object is missing. There are several cracks running through the top side of the object.

This object is a single tapered point, the top end of the object is missing. There are several cracks running through the top side of the object.

Partially manufactured fishhook

This object is a single point, it is not very weathered, although it has a lot of cracks. The top part of the object looks like it has been broken off.

This object is a single tapered point, it is quite weathered. There is a small hole at the top underside of the object.

Unfinished needle. Distal end is sharp, no eye at the proximal end.

This object is a single tapered point, it is very weathered. The top side of the object is covered is rub marks.

Broken point, tip remaining.

Broken point, tip remaining. Bone is burnt. There is a fragment missing from one side, and the very tip is broken off.

Broken point, tip remaining. Bone is very worn.

Complete waka huia made of totara. Elongated oval in shape and half-circular in cross section. Dark red and brown in colour. A human figure projects off at each end, one male and one female. Both figures have paua inset eyes with geometric carvings. Female figure has glass beads at the back of the head to form another set of eyes. Male figure has paua inset eyes at the back of the head and another on the manaia figure depicted on its proper left arm. Exterior of box and lid are both carved with a curved rauponga (ridge and triangular notch) and rauru (double spiral) pattern. Interior is smooth and undecorated.

Bone bird spear point, broken at the tip. Two barbs remaining. Notches along one side and at the base.

Broken bird spear point, base remaining. Three barbs remaining, serrations on barbs.

Broken bird spear point, all but small fragment of base remaining. Bird spear point has three barbs, both sides of the bird spear point are serrated. Bird spear point has a slight curve to it.

Broken bird spear point, tip remaining. Two full barbs remaining, one partial barb, and one missing barb. Both sides of the bird spear point are serrated.

Bone bird spear point, broken at the tip. Single barb. Notches along sides.

Broken bird spear point. Bird spear point has two barbs remaining, upper barb is chipped.

Complete bird spear point, previously broken in three places, now fixed. Four barbs, two missing fragments, and one very small barb.

Small bone bird spear point, made from bird bone. Long pointed shaft. Concave in cross section. Six barbs near point. Upper four barbs are broken off, bottom two remain intact.

Broken bird spear point, all but upper tip remaining. This bird spear point has four barbs. Below the barbs there is a notch.