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Artifact Number:
 1974.077.008

Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau

Material:
 Metal (steel)

Dimensions:
 3.42 x 2.19 x 0.25 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is a steel one-piece fishhook with an inner barb and the shank bent over at the top to act as a loop for fishing line. This fishhook was found in Brigham's house.



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