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Artifact Number:
 1970.015.057

Object:
Fishhook
Makau

Material:
 Shell (turtle)

Dimensions:
 4.5 x 2.8 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This makau is made of ea (Eretmochelys imbricata) shell and is of a matte brown color and lighter patches. It follows a typical Hawaiian form with an incurved point and lower outer barb. Some of the original at the top of the shank remains.



Collection Name: Lorenzo Lyons Collection

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