Fishhook

L-180-77

From: Society Islands | Tahiti

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Matau
Object Number L-180-77
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Society Islands | Tahiti
Section Oceanian
Materials Whale Bone | Plant Fiber
Description

Whale bone. The hook end very long and terminating in bird head. Fiber cord. Old. To catch urafena and shark.

Length 22 cm

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