Artifact Number:
08881
Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau
Material:
Metal (iron), Plant (fiber, cotton)
Dimensions:
13.84 x 6.36 x 0.99 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This is an iron one-piece fishhook with an inner barb, attached ka'a, the snell of the fishing line, and the aho cordage or fishing line. The ka'a and the aho are made of a cotton material wrapped around fiber.
Collection Name:
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