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Object Number 48-56-70/3143
Display Title Shell, bone and tortoise shell fishhook
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fishhook, bone shank, tortoise shell back, carved hook, perforated, lashed with twisted, looped cordage
Classification
  • Fishhook
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Tonga
Dimensions Overall: 16 x 6 x 3.5 cm (6 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 3143
Provenance
Collector Dr. Harry Clark (1917 - 1948)
Donor Dr. Harry Clark (1917 - December 1, 1948)

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