Bone fishhook tip

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Object Number 48-56-70/3171

Display Title Bone fishhook tip

Descriptions

Inventory Description Worked bone, tapered to point, curved, 2 barbs at end, perforated

Classification

Utilized bone

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Oceania / New Zealand

Materials Bone

Dimensions Overall: 5 x 3.5 x 0.8 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/8 x 5/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 48-56-70/3171

Provenance

Collector Dr. Harry Clark (1917 - 1948)

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