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Art Hawaiian Fish Hooks Hawaiian Ivory Makau Vi
 
 
 
 
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 110.00
Hawaiian Ivory Makau VI
by Glenn and Dorie Likong
All art by this Artist
media:Ivory carvings
size:1 x 1.75 inches
necklace
size:
Notes: "Traditional hooks would have been made from whale ivory, Iwi kanaka/human or Pua'a/pig bone, honu/turtle or pearl shell." "Skill not luck was shown from Na lawai'a/Fishermen of old Hawai'i.
Ships: Within 2 weeks
Date: 2007
 

Description

This Makau/fish-hook is made from the same pre-ban Ming's Ivory. This style of Makau is easily recognized as a Hawaiian style makau/fish-hook, even made more special with the beautiful schreger patterned Ivory. This particular makau is a very popular hook style. This hook measures at 1.75"L X 1.00"W. This Makau is attached to a waxed barktan Kaula/neckcord. This necklace can be ordered to length in "necklace size" options. Please select a size to ensure a custom fit.
 
 
 
 

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