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Rakahau te Kohika
Taoka Māori
Complete double ended point, both ends sharpened.
Complete bone point, distal end sharpened.
Complete awl, but is chipped at the proximal end and where the point emerges from the shaft.
Complete awl.
Complete awl. Chipped at proximal end and where point emerges from shaft.
Mostly complete threader, slightly chipped at the proximal end. Distal end is sharp.
Complete threader. Pointed at both ends.
Broken threader, long distal portion remaining, broken at the proximal end.
Complete bone point, both ends sharpened.
Broken threader, sharpened distal end remaining.
Partially manufactured hook.
Taoka Puoro
Partially manufactured flute. Broken at both ends. Vertical striations on surface towards one end.
Broken awl, distal end remaining.
Mahi whakairo
Broken point, sharpened at one end, broken at the proximal end.
Straight piece of bone.
Complete curved fishhook point, with an external barb.
Complete fishhook point, curved with long, reduced base. Knob at base.
Broken fishhook point, most remaining except tip. Straight with reduction at base.
Broken curved fishhook point, upper remaining, broken at base.
