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matau

human history
  • Ingoa Kē

    fish hook, two-piece point (English)

  • Kupu whakaahua

    fish hook, two-piece point. Two grooves on one side at the base, the outer edge is bevelled. Groove transversely across the end. Two outer barbs near the inturned tip. The width of the limb is very reduced towards the tip.

  • Wāhi
  • Accession Number
    1933.379
  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    19572.71 (ethnology)

  • Wāhanga
matau, 1933.379, 19572.71, Photographed by Rachel… … Read more

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