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Accession No 1802.1690
Name/Title MATAU, FISH HOOK; MOA BONE
Brief Description Matau, a one-piece bait or fish hook made of moa bone. Only the shank half of the matau remains of this once large thick hook. A reduction to form a lug for attaching a fishing line can be seen at the end of the shank.
Classification Fishhook/Fishing & Trapping T&E/T&E For Materials/Nomenclature
Credit Line Waverley, South Taranaki
Primary Prod Place Waverley/South Taranaki/Aotearoa/New Zealand
Measurement Reading 5.2 x 1.5 x 1cm
Signature/Marks "WAVERLEY"
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