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Collection Record

One-piece fishhook, Matau

Complete bone fishhook. The head has two rectangular knobs, with lashing wearing underneath them. The hook comes to a sharp point at the tip.

Provenance Place:
Kings Rock, Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D39.1690

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
59.6mm (2 3/8")
Media/Materials
bone, animal, organic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D39.1690
On Display
Yes

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