Artifact Number:
K33C INV-2130V
Object:
FISHHOOK, METAL
Makau
Material:
Metal (iron), Plant (fiber, wood)
Dimensions:
7.65 x 5.66 x 2.35 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This is a wood fishing float cut from lumber and wrapped with aho cordage or fishing line. One end of the aho cordage is tied to a small iron one-piece fishhook with an inner barb through the fishhook's ka'a, the snell of the fishing line.
Collection Name:
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