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Chisel, Uhi

Taoka whakarākei

D20.743

Complete tattoo chisel, of comb variety. Hafting end of chisel is complex. On the proper right side is has a deep notch followed by three smaller notches. On the proper left side there is a deep notch, with two smaller notches. The end of the chisel has a deep notch. There are three sharp teeth at the cutting edge of the chisel.

Point, Bird Spear

Taoka Māori

D20.744

Complete bird spear point. Four barbs. Serrations along sides.

Fishhook Tab

Taoka Māori

D20.802

Middle piece of tab

Fishhook Tab

Taoka Māori

D20.803

Partially manufactured hook

Fishhook Tab

Taoka Māori

D20.805

Middle piece of tab

Shank fragment

Taoka Māori

D20.808

Broken shank, broken at base, possibly of one-piece fishhook. Internal and external knobs on head. Previously broken in two pieces at mid-shank, repair visible. Broken shank with most remaining except base. Break in middle glued back together.

Pendant, He Kura

Taoka whakarākei

D20.825

Complete shark's tooth pendant.Two suspension holes at the root, one broken and one complete. Naturally-occurring serrations from the gum line to the tip.