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Lou palu (ruvettus hook)

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NameLou palu (ruvettus hook)

ProductionTuvalu

Classificationfishhooks

Materialswood, fibre

DimensionsOverall: 37mm (width), 102mm (length)

Registration NumberFE000198

Credit lineAugustus Hamilton Collection. Purchased 1914

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Category

Intended for: Fishing
fishing
Made of: wood
fibre
Type of: fishhooks
Depicts: Fishhooks
Fishing lures
Influenced by: Polynesian
Oceanic
Tuvaluan

Place

Made in: Tuvalu
Influenced by: Tuvalu

People & Organisations

Belonged to: Augustus Hamilton