Artifact Number:
K33C INV-2126
Object:
Fishhook, metal
Makau
Material:
Metal (iron), Plant (fiber)
Dimensions:
8.0 x 2.5 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This is a bundle of eight iron one-piece fishhooks of various sizes. Five have attached ka'a, the snell of the fishing line, while four have attached aho cordage or fishing line. The larges and smalles fishhooks have inner barbs while the rest are barbless. One of the names for barbless fishhooks is 'omau, which means "to hold steadfast."
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