Matau (fish hook)

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NameMatau (fish hook)

ProductionUnknown; circa 1770; Society Islands

Classificationfishhooks

Materialsmother of pearl, plant fibre

DimensionsOverall: 23mm (width), 42mm (length), 5mm (depth)

Registration NumberFE003025

Credit lineGift of The Imperial Institute, 1955

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