Artifact Number:
03686
Object:
Fishhook
Makau
Material:
Shell (turtle)
Dimensions:
4.9 x 2.8 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This makau is made of ea (Eretmochelys imbricata) shell and is dark brown in color. 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.
Collection Name:
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