Maihea

This is one of the Māori taonga in our collection.

Object Detail

Description
This sinker is oval in shape, rough in appearance & with a pitted surface. Stone seems to have iron ore in it. Clearly visible groove runs length of sinker on both sides.
Accession number
13761/2

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Also known as maihea or punga waka. Fishing & Trapping T&E T&E For Materials Nomenclature

Collection Types

Hunting & Fishing Māori

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