Artifact Number:
03763
Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau
Material:
Metal (copper), Plant (fiber)
Dimensions:
3.76 x 2.35 x 0.45 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."
Collection Name:
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