Parau tavere
human history
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. Notch carved at one end. Good condition. "DANGER IS. COOK IS. 1086.8 pres." written in black ink at side of shank. "DR P. BUCK" written on label adhered to the shank.
Accession number: 1927.124 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
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Fishing lure (English)
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1927.124
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23 Jun 1927
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1086.8 (ethnology)
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