Fish-hook

Description

Straight thick barracuda hook of wood, much weathered, with barb formed from an early imported nail, grooved at top for attachment of a line: New Zealand, Māori

Museum reference

A.1923.373

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Fish-hook, Hook, barracuda

Production information

New Zealand, Polynesia

Style / Culture

Māori

Materials

Wood, Iron

Physical description

Wood; barb formed from an early imported nail

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