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Artifact Number:
 1921.014.018D

Object:
Fishhook
Makau

Material:
 Bone, plant (olona)

Dimensions:
 5.7 x 3.3 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Makau iwi kanaka no Namakeha. This is a fishhook made of bone. Olona (Touchardia latifolia) cordage connects this piece to another fishhook.



Collection Name: Liliuokalani Collection

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