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Catalog Number

CAS 0458-0026   CAS 0458-0026; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description One piece J-shaped fish hook with small knob at proximal end for line attachment and inward curving, tapered distal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.7