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Artifact Number:
 03611

Object:
Fishhook
Makau

Material:
 Shell (turtle)

Dimensions:
 5.8 x 3.4 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This makau is made of ea (Eretmochelys imbricata) shell and is of a dark brown color interspersed with orange patches. It follows a typical Hawaiian form with an incurved point and low outer barb. A museum catalogue number has been printed on one side of the fishhook. Some of the original cordage at the top of the shank remains.

This object is associated with Keelikolani

Collection Name: Princess Ruth Keelikolani Collection

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