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Artifact Number:
 K33C INV-2127I

Object:
FISHHOOK, METAL
Makau

Material:
 Metal (iron)

Dimensions:
 4.26 x 3.06 x 0.30 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is an iron one-piece fishhook with an inner barb. The shank is square-bodied and has a flat top. This fishhook was possibly made from a nail.



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