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Artifact Number:
 03650

Object:
Fishhook
Makau

Material:
 Bone, plant (olona)

Dimensions:
 4.5 x 3 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This makau is made of human bone. It follows a typical Hawaiian form with an incurved point and lower barb. A museum catalogue number has been printed on one side of the fishhook. A line of olona (Touchardia latifolia) is still attached to the top of the shank.

This object is associated with Keelikolani

Collection Name: Princess Ruth Keelikolani Collection

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