Matau (Fish hook)

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One-piece bone matau, or fish hook. Complete U-shaped hook with straight shank and head; point tip incurved. Notch at base of bend. Found at Ōtūmoetai Pā, Tauranga.
Production place
New Zealand
Measurements
25mm (length)
Accession number
0071/99
Current rights
Creative Commons - CC-BY

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