Artifact Number:
03814
Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau
Material:
Metal (iron), Plant (fiber)
Dimensions:
3.39 x 2.10 x 0.32 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This is a barbless iron one-piece fishhook with attached remnants of a ka'a, the snell of the fishing line, and unattached aho cordage or fishing line tied to the fishhook. One of the names for a barbless fishhook is 'omau, which means "to hold steadfast."
Collection Name:
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