Artifact Number:
03690
Object:
Fishhook
Makau
Material:
Ivory, bone, plant (olona)
Dimensions:
6 x 3.5 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This makau is made of ivory or bone and follows a typical Hawaiian form with an incurved point and low outer barb. Some of the original olona (Touchardia latifolia) cordage remains attached to the shank, and a museum catalogue number has been printed on one side of the fishhook.
Collection Name:
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