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Calcite stalagmite shaft for fish hook
Calcite stalagmite shaft for fish hook
Object Number 00-8-70/55409
Display Title Calcite stalagmite shaft for fish hook
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fishhook, shank made from calcite, cylindrical, perforated and tapered end
Classification
  • Fishhook
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Nauru Island
Materials Calcite
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm (3 9/16 x 7/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 55409
Provenance
Collector Alexander Agassiz (1899-1900)
Collector Dr. William McMichael Woodworth (1899-1900)
Collector U.S. Fish Commission Ship Albatross Expedition (1899-1900)
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz (1900)

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