Matau pārau (trolling lure shank)

Object | Part of Pacific Cultures collection

NameMatau pārau (trolling lure shank)

ProductionNorthern Cook Islands

Classificationfishhooks, lures

Materialsmother of pearl, copper

DimensionsOverall: 16mm (width), 135mm (length)

Registration NumberFE003188

Credit lineGift of Lady Kinsey and Mrs Moore, 1936

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