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Artifact Number:
 C.08211

Object:
Fishhook, composite
Kau palu

Material:
 Plant (wood, fiber)

Dimensions:
 26.1 x 11.5 x 4.4 cm

Origin:
 Pukapuka, Cook Islands, Polynesia

Comments:
 Composite wood fishhook. Ngangie wood and sennit. For ruvettus or castor-oil fish. Large deep dwelling fish, highly valued.



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