Matau Toroa (Albatross hook)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameMatau Toroa (Albatross hook)

ProductionUnknown; craftsman; 19th century; New Zealand

Classificationfishhooks

Materialsbird bone, wood, muka (fibre)

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 66.67mm (width), 112.88mm (length), 13.32mm (depth), 13.05g (weight)

Registration NumberME005033

Credit linePurchased 1936

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