19th Century Maori Trolling Fish Hook

A 19th century Maori pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden…
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A 19th century Maori pa kahawai (Trolling fish hook). Wooden shank, paua shell laminate and lashed bone barb. Length 9 cm. Provenance: Webster collection no.354

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