Name/Title
Cowry Shell LureEntry/Object ID
2015.006.5Description
An intact cowry shell lure (lūheʻe), probably used to fish for octopus (he'e).Collection
Navy CollectionCataloged By
Gavagan,TerriLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
LureNomenclature Primary Object Term
Tackle, FishingNomenclature Sub-Class
Fishing EquipmentNomenclature Class
Fishing & Trapping T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Cultural Resources, Fishing luresSearch Terms
Hommon's Inland Settlement Zone, Naval Gunfire Range Work Area, scatter site, activity area, conch shell, shell lure, marine resourcesOther Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
'Ōleo Hawai'i (Hawaiian Language)Other Name
lūheʻeOther Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
20193L-7.17Dimensions
Height
53.77 mmLength
94.79 mmWeight
105.6 gRelationships
Related Places
Place
Site
Site 193L, Site 193'Ili
KanapouAhupua'a
Kaho'olaweMoku
Honua'ulaMokupuni
Maui MokupuniState/Province
Hawai'iCountry
United States of America