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Early stone lure, a rare and early form of lure predating the…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
28-Mar-2012
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Description:
Early stone lure, a rare and early form of lure predating the later wood and shell lures. Triangular in cross-section with sides rounded. The flat side or bottom face is convex a fractured pierced hole to back end designed to facilitate a natural fibre cord and finely carved bone hook lashed to front end. Length 6.4 cm. Width 1.4 cm
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori