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Artifact Number:
 00541

Object:
Container, fishhook
Ipu

Material:
 Plant (wood, ipu, fiber)

Dimensions:
 16 x 13 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This wooden container with gourd cover was used in fishing. A few pieces are missing. (Also possibly umeke manaai with gourd cover, coconut fiber carrier).



Collection Name: Queen Emma Collection

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