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Artifact Number:
 1970.015.064

Object:
Fishhook
Makau

Material:
 Bone

Dimensions:
 4.8 x 2.6 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This makau is made of bone. It follows a typical Hawaiian form with a high, incurved point. A museum catalogue number has been printed on one side of the fishhook. Some of the original olona (Touchardia latifolia) cordage is still attached to the top of the shank.



Collection Name: Lorenzo Lyons Collection

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