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Artifact Number:
 B.02790

Object:
Fishhook
Makau

Material:
 Bone, plant (olona)

Dimensions:
 4.3 x 2.7 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Makau iwi kanaka. This is a fishhook made of human bone and olona (Touchardia latifolia) cordage.



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