Matau

human history

Matau. Fish hook. The matau is carved into a curved shape finished into a sharp nio (point) from parau (pearl shell). The matau is a light pearl colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1976.125 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Fish hook (English)

Wāhi
[Pukapuka]/[Cook Islands]
Accession Number

1976.125

Rā Tāpiringa

10 Aug 1976

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

47762 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
7 Mātātuhi
Matau, 1976.125, 47762, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 17 Jan 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
Matau, 1976.125, 47762, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 17 Jan 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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