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Taoka Māori
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher. Cross-section is asymmetrical. The sides of the more narrow long end are angled, with a slight bevel. Front and back surfaces are ground.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher. Heavily bruised at the distal end. Fragment missing from proximal end. One surface is ground, the other rough.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher. Cross-section is triangular, with the base being slightly concave.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher, medial portion remaining. Cross-section is rectangular. Surfaces are rough, one long side is flatter than the other.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher, proximal portion remaining. Cross-section is circular. Surfaces are rough.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher, distal portion remaining. Cross-section is oval. Sides taper to a broken distal edge. Surfaces are ground.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher, distal portion remaining. Cross-section is oval. Sides taper to a broken distal edge. Surfaces are rough.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher. Distal end remaining, sides taper to the distal end. Surface is ground.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher. Cross-section is square. Distal end remaining, sides taper to the distal end. Surface is ground.
Broken mudstone file (kani) or polisher. Cross-section is asymmetrical. Sides are reduced on the distal end, with a blunted, round point. Surface is ground.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher, distal end remaining. Cross-section is oval. Sides are reduced to a point.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher. Cross-section is rectangular. One side is rougher than the other.
Sandstone file (kani) or polisher. Cross-section is oval, slightly flattened at the bottom. There is a shallow groove along the bottom only the edge.
Sandstone file (kani) or polisher. Cross-section is rectangular.
Mahi whakairo
Broken chisel, distal portion remaining. Cross-section is triangular, with apex towards the top of blade. Surface is mostly ground, with flaking on sides. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp, curved and chipped.
Kā taputapu
Worked sandstone, weathered on one surface. There is a flat groove on the non-weathered surface.
Small sandstone file. Flat distal edge, front and back surfaces are flat and smooth, one tapering towards the distal edge.
Broken polisher. Cross-section is circular, with one edge flattened.
Complete sandstone file. Sides taper towards distal end, which is rounded and blunt. The front surface of the tip is reduced as well.
Broken sandstone file (kani) or polisher. Cross-section is oval. Distal edge is flat and blunt, possibly chipped. Surface is smooth.