Early Bone Lure Shaft. An early bone fishing-lure shank. This type of lure would be used for trolling species such as kahawai. Pierced hole and bevelled end. Inscribed in black ink: 'Web Coll 1457'. Length 7.8 cm. Width 1.1 cm. Kenneth Athol Webster collection No. 1457, New Zealand. Acquired by Andrew Miet, June 1963