Artifact Number:
 1979.290.001

Object:
Lure, fishing


Material:
 Shell (pearl), plant

Dimensions:
 9.5 x 1.5 cm

Origin:
 Tongareva, Cook Islands, Polynesia

Comments:
 Fishhook with one hoel, one indentation on hook which ties to shaft in two places and cordage ties again at top to hole in shaft. It came from Jimmy Mann, who may have gotten it in Micronesia. T was given to Kenneth P Emory by donor. Dr. Sinoto identified it to most likely be from Tongareva.



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