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Jade ceremonial fish hook ("hei matau"), probably 19th c.
Object Number 974-21-70/5423
Display Title Jade ceremonial fish hook ("hei matau"), probably 19th c.
Descriptions
Object Description Jade ceremonial fish hook ("hei matau"), probably 19th c, Hole pierced through one end 2 3/4" x 2 3/8"
Inventory Description Fish hook pendant, large, jade, perforated, polished.
Classification
  • Fishhook
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand
Materials Jade
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 cm (2 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 974-21-70/5423
Provenance
Collector Unknown (1940-1945)
Donor Donated by Mr. Donald Portenier (1974)
Donor Donated by Mrs. Donald Portenier (1974)

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