Parau tavere

Shank, fish hook. Component for fishing hook. Cut from yellow parau (mother of pearl shell) in a long narrow strip so as to include a part of the hinge (to form the thicker proximal end) as well as the area towards the lip of the shell (at thinner end). Sides of the parau shank have been ground down smooth and polished to achieve desired colour and size. Grooves cut into the shank at thinner end for lashing. One hole drilled at thickest part of hinge. Good condition. "PRES. 1086.3 DANGER IS. COOK IS." written in black ink at side of shank. "DR P. BUCK" written on label adhered to the shank.

Other Name

Fishing lure (English)

Place

Pukapuka/Northern Cook Islands/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1927.124

Accession Date

23 Jun 1927

Other Id

1086.3 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific