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Artifact Number:
 03829

Object:
FISHHOOK, METAL
Makau

Material:
 Metal (iron), plant (olona fiber)

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
 Hawaii, Poleynesia

Comments:
 One-Piece Metal Fishhooks. Round iron. Point: straight with inner barb; length 8.40 cm. Shank: length 28.50 cm, width 7.70 cm. Line wrapped, sharp hook. Used for catching sharks. Figure 149. (Summers)



Collection Name: J.S. Emerson Collection

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