Artifact Number:
12010
Object:
Lure, octopus
Makau Luhe'e
Material:
Stone, shell, plant (wood, fiber), feathers
Dimensions:
21 x 10.69 x 68.82 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This is an octopus lure consisting of a wood shaft attached by cordage to a large cowry shell, s large stone coffeebean sinker, feathers, and fiber cordage. Extra aho cordage or fishing line and a wood float are also included. This octopus lure was purchased with 11961-12014 (3 sling stones, 2 olona scrapers, 1 ie hoahoa, 1 ie kuku, 1 laau melomelo, 1 squid hook, 1 fishhook, 1 stone idol, 1 ornament, 1 drum) for $1.25.
Collection Name:
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