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tooth

Taoka Māori

D78.2578

Tooth, possibly seal, severely weathered. Some enamel remaining, with tooth tip worn down and internal structure exposed. Surface of root is split and flaking.

Blade

Taoka Māori

D79.3500

Broken silcrete blade, proximal portion remaining. Mid-grey in colour.

Flake

Taoka Māori

D79.3503

Chalcedony flake. Mid brown in colour. There is weathering on two sides.

Flake

Taoka Māori

D79.3511

Stone flake.

Tool

Taoka Māori

D79.3512

Worked slate, surface ground except where broken.

Adze, Toki

Mahi whakairo

D79.3517

Broken adze, butt remaining. Cross-section is oval. Surface partially ground, with bruising flaking, poll end is flaked.

Flake

Taoka Māori

D79.3522

Pounamu flake.

Flake

Taoka Māori

D79.3523

Pounamu flake.

Blade

Taoka Māori

D79.3524

Broken silcrete blade, distal portion remaining. Mid red and mid orange in colour.

Flake

Taoka Māori

D79.3534

Chalcedony flake. Mid grey in colour. Weathering on one side.

Adze, Toki

Mahi whakairo

D79.3535

Broken adze, fragment of cutting edge remaining. Surface is ground, with some bruising. Bevel is demarcated from blade by a line. What remains of cutting edge is sharp and curved.