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Braided fishing-line with hook attached; shank of hook is made of shell; point o
Braided fishing-line with hook attached; shank of hook is made of shell; point o
Object Number 94-57-10/R2002
Display Title Braided fishing-line with hook attached; shank of hook is made of shell; point o
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fishhook, shell shaft, tortoise shell hook, bound with fiber, attached to coiled
Classification
  • Fishhook
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / American Samoa
Materials Vegetable fiber, Mother of pearl, Tortoiseshell
Dimensions Overall: 22.8 x 5.4 x 3 cm (9 x 2 1/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R/2002
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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