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matau

human history
  • Other Name

    fish hook, two-piece shank

  • Description

    fish hook, two-piece shank. Curved shank. Shank head has a notch on the inside and outside. Shallow notches are present on both sides. The base is reduced in thickness and there are three notches for lashing. Paua shell rim.

  • Place
    New Zealand
  • Accession Number
    1936.255
  • Other Id

    22855 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Archaeology

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  • matau, 1936.255, 22855, Photographed by Daan Hoffmann, digital, 05 Jul 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • matau, 1936.255, 22855, Photographed by Daan Hoffmann, digital, 05 Jul 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • matau, 1936.255, 22855, Photographed by Daan Hoffmann, digital, 05 Jul 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • matau, 1936.255, 22855, Photographed by Daan Hoffmann, digital, 05 Jul 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply

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