Fish hook (trolling lure)

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NameFish hook (trolling lure)

ProductionUnknown; circa 1770; Tonga

Classificationfishhooks, lures

Materialsmother of pearl, turtle shell, plant fibre

DimensionsOverall: 18mm (width), 110mm (length), 40mm (depth)

Registration NumberFE003002

Credit lineGift of The Imperial Institute, 1955

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