Artifact Number:
 D.02083

Object:
Fishhook, shark
Makau

Material:
 Plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 29.0 x 17.3 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Makau mano missing its barb at tip. Three notches at top of hook used to lash hook to line. There's an old crack on the upper part of the hook under the notches. Several natural holes and gauges in the wood. Small chipped area along the curve part of the hook.



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