A pair of Polynesian bone fishhooks including two bone hair pins
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0103 |
| Estimate | $500 - $700 |
| Opening bid | $250 |
| Auction | Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | TAOS Auction Co |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
A pair of hand-carved bone fishhooks (matau/makau style), presented in a dark blue fabric-lined display box. Each hook features a smooth, curved shank tapering to a small, barbed point, consistent
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