Pre-19th Century Maori Bone Fish Hook

A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Slight…
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A pre 19th century Maori bone matau (fish hook). Slight notching visible to incurve. Shallow grooves to snood knob. Provenance: Webster collection no.1262. Length 5 cm

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