Artifact Number:
03827
Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau
Material:
Metal (iron), Plant (wood, fiber)
Dimensions:
15.62 x 3.72 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This is a bundle of eight sticks and seven barbless iron one-piece fishhooks attached with cordage to the sticks. One of the names for barbless fishhooks is 'omau, which means "to hold steadfast." This fishhook is thought to be a Makau Kaka and originally had eight barbless iron one-piece fishhooks.
Collection Name:
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