Catalog Number |
CAS 0458-0038 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Fish hook | |
Culture | Polynesian: Hawaiian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Hawaii | |
County | Unknown | |
Other Geographic Data | Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian) | |
Materials | Bone | |
Description | J-shaped fishing hook carved from a single piece of bone; Straight-sided shaft curves upward sharply, tapering to a sharp distal point that curves back toward the shaft; Small lateral barb is carved along outside bottom edge of hook; Small lateral notch is carved just below proximal end to allow for tying hook to line. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 3.9 |