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Artifact Number:
 1970.015.065

Object:
Fishhook
Makau

Material:
 Bone

Dimensions:
 5 x 3.5 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



Collection Name: Lorenzo Lyons Collection

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