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A sinker made from a volcanic type stone grey in colour with orange staining. There is a drilled hole for attaching plaited flax rope.
Pa Kahawai, fishing lure, used to catch pelagic fish species such as Kahawai and Kingfish.
date: 1600
max dimension: 160mm 200grams
subject area: Social Science, Maori & Pacifica, The Arts
specific themes: Maori, Tool
handling collection number: HC84
