Fish Hook

LIV.2010.132.27

Information

A two-piece hook with a wood shank and bone point. The bend is 'c'-shaped with a round/oval cross-section tapering towards the point. The point has a straight tip, with two small barbs on the inner surface, and is lashed on to the wood in a continuation of the line of the point limb. The short line and loop have twisted fibre coiled around a core.