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Fishhook fragment

incomplete (blade, bevel and butt present) trapezoidal, the front narrower than the back The surface is ground with some flaking. No differentiation between the butt and blade. the bevel is curved and continuous with the blade. One-piece fishhook fragment missing point and tip. Head and shank intact, with bait notch at beginning of base.

Provenance Place:
Little Papanui, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D29.519

Details

Measurements
87 x 30 x 25mm
Media/Materials
bone, animal, organic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.519
On Display
No

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