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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Kahawai Lure

Complete kahawai lure. Curved wooden shank with knob at base for lashings. Iridescent paua shell inlay. Muka lashings at head and base. Twisted muka cord attached at head. Straight bone point with very prominent internal barb.

Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand

D25.742

Details

Provenance Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
106 x 29.5 x 18mm
Credit Line
Thomson Collection
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D25.742
On Display
Yes

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