Matau

human history

Matau. Fish hook. The matau is made of kauagati (tridacna shell) with a barbed point. It is possible this matau is ornamental rather than practical in use. It incorporates lashing of fau (hibiscus fibre).

Nama tāpiringa: 1950.128 Whakahounga o Mua: 11 Sept 2019
Ingoa Kē

Fish hook (English)

Wāhi
Fakaofo/Tokelau Islands/Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1950.128

Rā Tāpiringa

04 Jul 1950

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

31921 (ethnology)

66a (Oldman Collection)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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Matau, 1950.128, 31921, 66a, Cultural Permissions Apply
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