A collection of Hawaiian fishhooks, makau
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0127 |
| Estimate | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| Opening bid | $1,500 |
| 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 |
19th century or earlier, shell and bone, a large collection of shell and bone fishhooks, shanks, barbs, and tools, including a bone awl and partial hooks. Size of hooks from 3/8 to 1 7/8 in.
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