Artifact Number:
03775
Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau
Material:
Metal (iron), Plant (fiber)
Dimensions:
4.64 x 2.70 x 0.51 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This is a barbless iron one-piece fishhook with an attached ka'a, the snell of the fishing line, and the aho cordage or fishing line, made from a different type of fiber than the ka'a. One of the names for a barbless fishhook is 'omau, which means "to hold steadfast."
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