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One-piece fishhook, Matau

Mostly complete bone one-piece fishhook, small piece broken off the head. Knob and shank knob at the head. Bait notch on the external side of the base. Incurved tip.

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

D27.979

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
32.5 x 29.5 x 5.5mm
Media/Materials
bone, animal, organic
Credit Line
Teviotdale Collection
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D27.979
On Display
Yes

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