Artifact Number:
 D.01514

Object:
Fishhook
Makau

Material:
 Shell (turtle), olona

Dimensions:
 6.4 x 4.3 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This makau is made of turtle shell. It has a barb on the lower outer portion of the tip. Olona (Touchardia latifolia) cordage is still attached to the hook. Lashing at the top is frayed.



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