Accession No |
1802.1690
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Name/Title |
MATAU, FISH HOOK; MOA BONE
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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.
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Classification |
Fishhook/Fishing & Trapping T&E/T&E For Materials/Nomenclature
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Credit Line |
Waverley, South Taranaki
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Primary Prod Place |
Waverley/South Taranaki/Aotearoa/New Zealand
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Measurement Reading |
5.2 x 1.5 x 1cm
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Signature/Marks |
"WAVERLEY"
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