Artifact Number:
 D.03571A

Object:
Fishhook, lure
Makau

Material:
 Shell (pearl), bone

Dimensions:
 3.0 x 0.5 cm

Origin:
 Molokai, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is the fishhook used for trolling. It is made of pearl shell with a bone point. This piece is unassembled.



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