Matau
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Matau. One piece pearl shell fish hook. No line attached. Carved from parau (pearl shell) with a knob at the top of the shank, a barb and a sharpened point. The surface of the matau is polished, with one side dark in colour and the other showing iridescent sheen. NOT illustrated in 'Polynesian Artifacts'
Accession number: 1950.128 Last Update: 18 Jun 2018
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Fish Hook (English)
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1950.128
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04 Jul 1950
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31924
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