Lot 301, Auction 3/19/2026: Polynesian Bone Fishing Hooks & Obsidian Scraper Tool

$520.00

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Oceania, Polynesian cultures, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. Three bone fishhooks paired with a sharp obsidian stone tool. The hooks range from small to boldly oversized J-forms, each carved to a smooth, pale finish with natural patina, while the dark obsidian implement shows crisp flaking and a glossy volcanic sheen. Ideal for collectors of Oceanic material culture, these pieces offer a tangible sense of everyday fishing practice and toolmaking artistry, ready to display as shown and come in a modern Riker case. Size of obsidian: 3.75″ L x 1.5″ W (9.5 cm x 3.8 cm); case: 6.25″ L x 5.25″ W (15.9 cm x 13.3 cm)

Condition: Displayed in Riker case. Patina and light mineral inclusions. Chip to the smallest hook.

Provenance: ex-private collection, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA, collected from 2010 to 2015

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