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Artifact Number:
 B.03771

Object:
Fishhook, shark


Material:
 Bone, shell (turtle, pearl), plant

Dimensions:
 21 x 4 cm

Origin:
 Haapai, Tonga, Polynesia

Comments:
 Known as a "Paofakatele". This shark hook has a whale bone shaft, a pearl shell backing, a tortoiseshell barb and olonga fiber cordage. This was collected between oct. 1920 thru May 1921.



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