Artifact Number:
10076
Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau
Material:
Metal (iron)
Dimensions:
7.92 x 4.29 x 0.62 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This is a barbless iron one-piece fishhook with the shank bent over at the top to act as a loop for fishing line. The body is curved though the top of the shank is straight. One of the names for a barbless fishhook is 'omau, which means "to hold steadfast."
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