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Artifact Number:
 K33C INV-2130A

Object:
FISHHOOK, METAL
Makau

Material:
 Metal (iron), Plant (fiber)

Dimensions:
 10.96 x 3.33 x 0.39 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is an iron one-piece fishhook with an inner barb, the attached ka'a, the snell of the fishing line, and the aho cordage or fishing line.



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