Matau

Description
Bone fish hook. The hook has two stylised faces at the elbow, one stylised, the other realistic. The snood has a groove and an almond shaped knob on the outer shank. It has one inner barb. It is of a very pale colouration.
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Object detail

Description
Bone fish hook. The hook has two stylised faces at the elbow, one stylised, the other realistic. The snood has a groove and an almond shaped knob on the outer shank. It has one inner barb. It is of a very pale colouration.
Subject categories
Māori culture
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
7580

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