Artifact Number:
 1986.141.001

Object:
Lure, fishing


Material:
 Shell (pearl), hair

Dimensions:
 14 x 2 cm

Origin:
 Tongareva, Cook Islands, Polynesia

Comments:
 "Papa ru" (nickname). Trolling fishhook made by "Tony" of Oomoka village on Tongareva with some nylon cordage.



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