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Artifact Number:
 03778

Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau

Material:
 Metal (iron), Plant (fiber)

Dimensions:
 6.65 x 3.91 x 0.65 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is an iron one-piece fishhook with an outer barb and an attached ka'a, the snell of the fishing line. Its aho cordage or fishing line is unattached and tied into a bundle.

This object is associated with Keelikolani

Collection Name: Princess Ruth Keelikolani Collection

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