Artifact Number:
 D.04541

Object:
Fishhook, lure
Makau

Material:
 Shell (turtle)

Dimensions:
 2.5 x 2.0 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is the shank point of a fishing lure used for bonito. The point is made of turtle shell.



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