Matau
human history
Matau. One piece pearl shell hook. The matau is curved and sharpened to a point, with line attached of plant fibre and nape (coconut sennit) lashed to the top of the shank. The line is dark in colour, thickly braided, with a loop at the top for grip. The parau (pearl shell) is dark with an iridescent sheen and polished surface.
Last Update: 19 Mar 2020
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Fish Hook (English)
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1924
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14511 (ethnology)
D8 (Edge-Partington)
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