Early Stone Lure. A rare, early form of lure predating the…
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Early Stone Lure. A rare, early form of lure predating the later wood and shell lures; triangular in crosssection with sides rounded. Flat side or bottom face is convex; fractured, pierced hole to back end designed to facilitate a natural fibre cord; finely carved bone hook lashed to front end. Length 6.4 cm. Width 1.4 cm. Private collection, New Zealand

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