Artifact Number:
 00777

Object:
Fishhook, shark
Makau mano (or Kiholo)

Material:
 plant (wood, fiber)

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
 Kiribati, Micronesia

Comments:
 Very large composite shark hook of wood & fiber cordage; always baited w/ human flesh. Kiribati formerly known as Gilbert Islands.



Collection Name: Hawaiian National Museum Collection

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