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Artifact Number:
 B.06714_z

Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau

Material:
 Metal (brass)

Dimensions:
 5.04 x 3.59 x 0.70 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This makau is made of brass, but follows a typical Hawaiian form with an incurved point and low outer barb. A museum catalogue number has been printed on one side of the fishhook.



Collection Name: Kapiolani Kalanianaole Collection

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