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Artifact Number:
 B.08671

Object:
Fishhook, lure
Makau

Material:
 Shell (pearl), plant (olona)

Dimensions:
 8.5 x 1.5 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Pa hi aku. This is a fishhook made of pearl shell and olona (Touchardia latifolia) cordage.



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