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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Fishhook Point

Complete curved fishhook point. 2 notches externally at base portion with a barb present on the same side at point portion. Another internal barb is also present at point portion more towards the very tip end. 2 holes and impression are also visible on inner portion of fishhook.

Provenance Place:
Kaikai Beach, Otago Heads, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D29.5417

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
45.2 x 8.4 x 6mm
Media/Materials
bone, animal, organic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.5417
On Display
No

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