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A large rare iron ship nail fishhook, ship's nails were used as…
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Wellington
Date:
4-Oct-2022
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A large rare iron ship nail fishhook, ship's nails were used as trading currency with Maori during and after the contact period. This shark hook is a fine example of how metal was reworked to serve practical form and function. Attached original muka line. 74 cm length.
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori