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Cook's Turban shell

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CategoryCook's Turban shell
Alternative termsCookia sulcata, karaka, toitoi, ngaruru
SourceTe Papa AAT additions

Overview

Used by Māori in the manufacture of fish hooks. Maori names for this shell are karaka, toitoi, and ngaruru.

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