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Artifact Number:
 B.06784

Object:
Fishhook, lure
Makau

Material:
 Shell (pearl), plant (olona)

Dimensions:
 9 x 1.5 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Pa hi aku. This fishing lure is called "Ahu." It is made of pearl shell and olona (Touchardia latifolia) cordage and was used to catch bonito.



Collection Name: Kapiolani-Kalanianaole Collection

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