Maori Matau Fishhook with Bone Barbed End

A 20th century traditional style Maori large matau (fishhook),…
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A 20th century traditional style Maori large matau (fishhook), the curved wooden shank with large bone barbed end, waxed fibre lashing, plaited length of cord attached with spliced looped end. Overall length 80 cm.

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