Iron Shark Hook with Tightly Bound Cord and Robust Trace

Matau - iron shark hook, a good example with single barb;…
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Matau - iron shark hook, a good example with single barb; tightly bound cord attached to a robust muka trace. Length 11 cm. Width 6 cm

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