Large Maori Carved Wooden Fish Hook

Pre 19th century Marori carved wooden matau (fish hook). Of…
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Pre 19th century Marori carved wooden matau (fish hook). Of large proportion with lashing grooves to shank and opposing barbs to point. Height 19.5 cm. Provenance: Webster collection.

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