Matau (Fish hook)
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Description
One-piece bone matau. Complete U-shaped hook with straight shank and head; point tip is incurved. Two small bait notches. Found at Ōtūmoetai Pā, Tauranga.
Production place
New Zealand
Measurements
28mm (length)
Accession number
0070/99
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