Artifact Number:
 D.04540

Object:
Fishhook, lure
Makau

Material:
 Shell (pearl)

Dimensions:
 8.0 x 1.3 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is only the shank of a fishhook used for trolling. The shank is made of pearl shell.



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