Parau tavere

human history

Shank, fish hook. Component for fishing hook. Small size. parau (mother of pearl shell) cut and ground down to long flat shape. Dark shimmering colour. Carved into notch at one end. Good condition. "1086.6" written in black ink on side.

Nama tāpiringa: 612639 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Fishing lure (English)

Wāhi
Pukapuka/Northern Cook Islands/Cook Islands
Accession Number

1927.124

Rā Tāpiringa

23 Jun 1927

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

1086.6 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia
3 Mātātuhi
Parau tavere, 1927.124, 1086.6, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 16 Jan 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
Parau tavere, 1927.124, 1086.6, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 16 Jan 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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