Magai

human history

Magai. Hook. This is a magai made from a type of rock. The magai is a light grey colour with a smooth polished surface. The magai has been carved with a notch indicating that this was the shank of the magai. The magai is broken and is missing the pointed tip.

Nama tāpiringa: 1935.196 Whakahounga o Mua: 4 Dec 2019
Ingoa Kē

Hook (English)

Wāhi
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)/Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1935.196

Rā Tāpiringa

1935

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

21879 (ethnology)

D31.849 (Otago University Museum)

B3530 (Bishop Museum)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
14 Mātātuhi
Magai, 1935.196, 21879, D31.849, B3530, Cultural Permissions Apply
Magai, 1935.196, 21879, D31.849, B3530, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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