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Fishhook fragment

Broken one-piece fishhook point, base and shank remaining. Internal and external knobs on head of shank. There is a basal notch on the external side where point meets base. Distal point of base broken. Bone is burnt.

Provenance Place:
Shag River, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D81.674

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
42.1 x 37.4 x 6.5mm
Media/Materials
bone, animal, organic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D81.674
On Display
Yes

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