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Complete pounamu adze Cross-section is oval. The surface is ground. There is no differentiation between the butt and blade. The bevel is demarcated by two curved lines that meet in the middle of the back. Cutting edge is curved and sharp.

Complete pounamu adze Cross-section is rectangle. The surface is ground with flaking on the back. Both the front and back are bevelled. Cutting edge is curved and sharp.

Large sample of pyrite with rocks embedded in quartz sand matrix, and three small square-ish oxidized rocks.

Five polyhedral black semi-polished magnetite rock samples.

Large sample of lightweight schist. Alpine fault shows glass formation between the 2 layers of schist.