Artifact Number:
B.03325
Object:
Fishhook
Makau
Material:
Shell (turtle)
Dimensions:
4.8 x 4.6 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This makau is made of ea (Eretmochelys imbricata) shell and is dark brown in color. It was owned by William Kaauwai, a retainer of Kalakaua and follows an uncommon Hawaiian form with an point following a much rounded curvature. The original olona (Touchardia latifolia) cordage remains attached to the shank.
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