Matau

human history

Matau. Fish hook. Shank of light coloured pearl shell. Hook point of light coloured pearl shell. 3 holes drilled at base. Snood looped through third drilled hole. Horse hair hackle lashed to shank and hook point. Snood of cord then attached to shank drilled hole, extra fishing line piece separate.

Nama tāpiringa: 1917.69 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Fish hook (English)

Accession Number

1917.69

Rā Tāpiringa

1917

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

8595 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
7 Mātātuhi
hook; 8595; 1917.69 Cultural Permissions Apply
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