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Complete tattoo chisel, though chipped at both ends. Longitudinal striations along lower portion to cutting edge, which is curved, but heavily chipped.

Complete tattoo chisel. One small notch on either side of hafting end. Longitudinal striations along lower portion towards cutting edge, which is sharp and curved and chipped.

Complete tattoo chisel, with sharp tines at the distal cutting edge. The proximal end is narrow.

Complete tattoo chisel. Chipped at hafting end. Curved and blunt at cutting edge, possibly unfinished.

Complete tattoo chisel. One notch on either side of hafting end, with the sides of the upper edge shaped to a point. The cutting edge is sharp, curved, and chipped.

Complete tattoo needle. Manufactured from bone with epiphysis remaining. Needle portion is approximately 3.5cm long and sharp.

Complete tattoo needle. Needle point is sharp.

Complete tattoo needle. Hafting end is serrated on both sides.

Complete tattoo needle. Needle point is fine and sharp. Hafting end is wider and rougher.

Complete tattoo needle. Needle point is fine and sharp.

Complete tattoo needle. Small. Sides flare from needle point to midpoint, then taper towards upper end.

Complete tattoo needle. Needle point is long, fine and sharp. Hafting end flares out.

Broken bird spear point, tip remaining. Four barbs, second barb from the top is broken.

Broken bird spear point, tip remaining. Two barbs.

Complete bird spear point. Eight barbs, four on each side.

Broken bird spear point, tip remaining. Four barbs. Both sides of the bird spear point are serrated.

Unfinished and partially incomplete fishhook point. Shaping and barb of point evident at one end, tip broken off. Large amount of unworked bone extending at base.

Complete curved fishhook point. Fishhook is large, with three perforations along external lower side. At base, there is a small knob. There are two small external barbs, with serrations from lower barb to tip. On internal side, there are two barbs. Lower internal barb is slightly damaged. There is a visible repair at the base.

Broken curved fishhook point, upper remaining. Serrations along external side and barb.

Complete kahawai lure. Wooden shank with knobs at head and base. White iridescent shell inlay. Straight bone point with internal barb. Lashings at base and lashings with braided cord at head.