Rare Whale Bone Trolling Lure with Paua Inlay

Rare pa kahawai - fishing lure, fine, early trolling lure with…
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Rare pa kahawai - fishing lure, fine, early trolling lure with whale bone body; paua-shell flashing, inlay to in-curve; bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 12.5 cm. Width 1.8 cm

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