Rare Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure

Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A rare, blacklip pearl-shell-bodied…
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Pa Kahawai Fishing Lure. A rare, blacklip pearl-shell-bodied trolling lure with reflective 'flashing' side to in-curve; bone barb with fine binding. Old collection label inscribed in red ink: '461'. Webster collection stamp. Length 11.4 cm. Width 2 cm. Kenneth Athol Webster collection, New Zealand. Private Collection, New Zealand

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