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Artifact Number:
 B.01503

Object:
Fishhook
Makau

Material:
 Bone

Dimensions:
 4.6 x 2 cm

Origin:
 Kahoolawe, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This makau is made of human bone and was found on Kahoolawe. It follows a form that is uncommon, but seen in other hooks made of the same material. This kind of hook is known as makau iwi kanaka.



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