Artifact Number:
 D.02663

Object:
Fishhook, composite


Material:
 Plant (wood, fiber), metal

Dimensions:
 30 x 10 cm

Origin:
 Rurutu, Austral Islands, Polynesia

Comments:
 Originals were made with ironwood. Iron was used in this hook. This type of hook was used to catch uravena (Ruvettus pretiosus).



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