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Superb matau-fishing hook, a rare masterfully carved one-piece…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
28-Mar-2012
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Description:
Superb matau-fishing hook, a rare masterfully carved one-piece n-barbed bait hook made from whale bone. The hook has been enhanced with raised carved decoration on the out curve and at the apex of the shank and has a fine but robust muka cord attached to top. Signs of significant use. Collection number inscribed in black ink. 'Web Col 486'. Length 9.2 cm. Width 6.8 cm.
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori