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Large matau-fishing hook, a composite fish hook of gigantic…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
28-Mar-2012
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Description:
Large matau-fishing hook, a composite fish hook of gigantic proportions fashioned from a native hardwood sapling. a robust length of cord (aho) is attached to the top. The small barb is fasioned from a mammal's tooth and has two serrated points to each side. It has been attached to the shank with muka (flax fibre) cord Hardwood bone plant fibre. Collection number inscribed in white paint 'Webster Coll 521'. 18th century. Length 17 cm. Width 10 cm. Hook only
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori