Parau tavere
human history
Shank, fish hook. Component for fishing hook. Small size. parau (mother of pearl shell) cut and ground down to long narrow shape. Dark shimmering colour. Carved into notch at one end. Good condition. "1086.7 DANGER ISLAND" written in black ink on side.
Accession number: 612640 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
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Fishing lure (English)
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- Accession Number
1927.124
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23 Jun 1927
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1086.7 (ethnology)
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