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Chisel, Uhi

Complete tattoo chisel, of comb variety. Hafting end of chisel is carved into a complex four-knob shape, two on either side. The cutting edge has two remaining teeth that are very sharp, and one tooth that has broken off.

Provenance Place:
Long Beach, Otago, New Zealand

D19.578

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
42.8 x 9.2 x 3mm
Media/Materials
bone, animal, organic
Credit Line
Mrs Eva Skinner
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
World, Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D19.578
On Display
No

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