Matau (Fish hook)

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Description
Point only from two-piece bone matau/fish-hook. Straight point with incurved tip; also with outer barb. Outer projection below outer notches for lashing. Found at Ōtūmoetai Pā, Tauranga.
Production place
New Zealand
Measurements
66mm (length)
Accession number
0072/99
Current rights
Creative Commons - CC-BY

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