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Artifact Number:
 03762

Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau

Material:
 Metal (copper), Plant (fiber)

Dimensions:
 3.76 x 2.24 x 0.32 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is a barbless copper one-piece fishhook of an old form with an attached ka'a, the snell of the fishing line, and remanants of the aho cordage or fishing line. One of the names for a barbless fishhook is 'omau, which means "to hold steadfast."



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