Matau (Fish hook)

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Description
This seems to be the broken shank from a two-piece bone matau or fish-hook. Straight shank with damaged head; inner shank barb; broken lashing area.
Production place
New Zealand
Measurements
30mm (length)
Accession number
0075/99
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