- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Bone point of a fish hook. The tip is broken. [MJD 02/04/2009]
- Geographical reference
- Cultural groups
- Māori
- Date
- Date collected
- By 1919
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1919
- Dimensions
- Length: max 29 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1919.16.88
Search terms: Fishing, Archery Weapon, Hook, Fishing Accessory, Arrow
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