Aviti shank

Description:

Shank component for an 'aviti (pearl shell bonito fishing lure). This fish hook shank is constructed from light yellow parau. The shank is cut into a somewhat rectangular shape along three sides and polished to maximum glossy sheen from the central thicker section of pearl shell including the hinge. The hinge has a perforation through which tuaina (twine) is usually threaded through to secure a point at the far end.

Display date:

Made: Pre 1932; Acquired: Circa Oct 1932

Location:

Pacific

Collections:

Auckland Museum Collections Online

Content partner:

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Availability:

Not specified