Te Kohinga Taoka Māori
Collection Record
Composite fishhook, Matau
Very large composite fishhook without a point. Wooden shank is curved with geometric carvings and two human faces near the head. Along the base, there are shark and fish, one being chased by a bird and others following a fishing lure pulled by figures in a boat. Twisted muka lashings at the point end and at the head, with a very thick plaited cord attached.
Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand
D90.22
Details
- Provenance Place
- Unlocalised, New Zealand
- Cultural Group
- Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
- Measurements
- 410 x 340 x 43mm
- Rights
- All rights reserved
- Department
- Taoka Maori
- Accession Number
- D90.22
- On Display
- Yes
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