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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Fishhook Point, jaw bone

Complete dog jaw fishhook. Hook bends naturally with the jawline and has been sharpened to a point.

Provenance Place:
Jackson Bay, Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand

D65.1184

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
70.4mm (2 3/4")
Media/Materials
bone, animal, organic
Credit Line
G Lyon, D Scott, J McQuillan
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D65.1184
On Display
Yes

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