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Object #     1994-76/4
Object name     Matau, Bonito Fish Hook
Culture of Origin     Faie, Huahine, Society Islands
Maker or Artist     Norbert Itchner
Materials     Mother-of-pearl, String, Nylon, String, Plastic, Nail
Techniques     Bent, Wrapped, Knotted, Carved
Dimensions     L: 4.2 in, W: .5 x 4.5 in
Source     Museum Expedition - Anthropology Division
Location     Fare, Huahine, Society Islands
Credit     Burke Museum Expedition


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