Matau (Fishing Hook)

Object detail

Description

Matau made from dog's jaw bone. The hook is white/brown in colour.

Production place

New Zealand

Measurements

82mm (length)

Accession number

1757/85

Current rights

Creative Commons - CC-BY

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