Masterfully Carved Whalebone Fish Hook

Superb Matau Fish Hook. A rare, masterfully carved one-piece,…
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Superb Matau Fish Hook. A rare, masterfully carved one-piece, non-barbed bait hook made from whalebone; enhanced with raised, carved decoration on the out-curve and at the apex of the shank; fine but robust muka cord attached to top. Signs of significant use. Collection number inscribed in black ink: 'Web Col 486'. Length 9.2 cm. Width 6.8 cm. Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private Collection, New Zealand

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