Paua-Shell Trolling Lure with Whale Bone Barb

Pa kahawai - fishing lure. Fine, trolling lure with wooden body;…
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Pa kahawai - fishing lure. Fine, trolling lure with wooden body; paua-shell flashing, inlay to in-curve; whale bone barb with muka binding and line. Length 10 cm. Width 1.7 cm.

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