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Fish hook
Object Number 85-7-70/37604
Display Title Fish hook
Descriptions
Object Description Composite shell trolling hook and line
Inventory Description Fish hook, elliptical mother of pearl base with attached shell hook, two walrus whisker extensions at hook end, twisted plant fiber cordage
Classification
  • Fishhook
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii
Materials Shell , Fiber , Bone , Mother of pearl , Walrus whisker
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of hook component only): 6.7 × 1.2 × 2.3 cm (2 5/8 × 1/2 × 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37604
Provenance
Collector Alexander Agassiz (1884-1885 - April 25, 1885)
Donor Alexander Agassiz (1884-1885 - April 25, 1885)

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