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Broken flute, small fragment remaining. The surface is covered in striations, some diagonal, some vertical.

Broken flute, small fragment remaining. There is a single perforation close to one end. The surface is covered in striations in a diagonal pattern. Previously broken, there is a visible repair through the centre.

Broken bone pendant. Missing proximal end above suspension hole. The pendant curves and tapers to a blunt point. The broken suspension point has been drilled from both sides.

Piece of worked bone, probably a pendant or fishhook point. Two perforations at the proximal end. Serrations along one side. Small part of distal end has broken off.

complete curved fishhook point. One perforation at the base. Has a small piece of string tied through it. Has a funny red tinge

Broken curved fishhook point, with most remaining except tip and base. Serrations along one edge.

Complete kahawai lure. Curved wooden shank with notches at head and base for lashings. Paua inlay. Lashings and cord at head and base. Straight bone point with internal barb. Some remnants of feathers at base.

Complete curved needle. Distal end is pointed. Thickness slightly reduced at the proximal end, with a drilled, circular eye. Needle is large, with a pronounced curve.

Saggital transection of a Leopard seal skull. This is the left side of the skull, attached to an exhibition base.

Broken bone comb, three teeth and distal portion of head remaining. Previously broken in four pieces and glued back together. One tooth is broken at about the halfway point. There is a projection at one side of the head, with a notch and a small oval perforation.