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Fishhook Point, Matau

Complete bone point from a composite fishhook. The interior edge has two blunt, notched barbs. The interior edge also has notches at the base. The exterior edge has three bunt barbs, with the top most barb also having notches. The tip is pointed and sharp.

Provenance Place:
Waikouaiti, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D27.805

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
73.6mm (2 7/8")
Media/Materials
bone, animal, organic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D27.805
On Display
Yes

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