Matau
human history
Matau. Fish hook. The matau is made of kauagati (tridacna shell) with a barbed point. It is possible this matau is ornamental rather than practical in use. It incorporates lashing of fau (hibiscus fibre).
Accession number: 1950.128 Last Update: 11 Sept 2019
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Fish hook (English)
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1950.128
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04 Jul 1950
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31921 (ethnology)
66a (Oldman Collection)
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