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Artifact Number:
 B.02783

Object:
Fishhook, lure
Makau

Material:
 Shell (pearl)

Dimensions:
 9.3 x 1.8 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Pa hi aku. This is a fishing lure made of pearl shell with olona (Touchardia latifolia) cordage. This lure was used for catching bonito.



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