Magai

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Magai. Hook. This is a magai made from a type of rock. The magai is a light grey colour with a smooth polished surface. The magai has been carved with a notch indicating that this was the shank of the magai. The magai is broken and is missing the pointed tip.

Accession number: 1935.196 Last Update: 4 Dec 2019
Other Name

Hook (English)

Accession Number

1935.196

Accession Date

1935

Other Id

21879 (ethnology)

D31.849 (Otago University Museum)

B3530 (Bishop Museum)

Department

Pacific

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