Artifact Number:
 D.02497

Object:
Fishhook, lure
Makau

Material:
 Shell (pearl)

Dimensions:
 8.0 x 1.5 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is a fishhook used for trolling for bonito. It is made of pearl shell.



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