Parau tavere

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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 at one end. Good condition. "1086.9" in black ink on sid eof the shank. "DANGER IS" written at side edge.

Accession number: 1927.124 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Fishing lure (English)

Accession Number

1927.124

Accession Date

23 Jun 1927

Other Id

1086.9 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Parau tavere, 1927.124, 1086.9, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 16 Jan 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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