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Broken comb made from a split bone, previously broken in several pieces and glued back together and two of five teeth have broken off. Head is squared off, with decorative notches on the proximal edge and down both sides. Remaining three teeth are tapered to sharp points at the distal end.

Broken bone comb, proper right portion of head and two teeth remaining. Right side tooth is complete and the other is broken near the head. Head is squared off, with sawing marks on the proximal edge. Sawing and polishing marks visible on the front of the head, particularly where the head meets the teeth. Remaining tooth comes to a point at the distal end.

Broken comb made out of a split bone. Three of four teeth remaining, one has broken and been glued back together. The distal ends are cut straight and square. Head is squared off, with a sawing mark visible on the proximal edge.

Incomplete bone comb, five vertical cut marks at the distal end indicating unfinished teeth. One additional cut mark is complete. Another cut mark runs horizontally above the others. Reduced on one side, with a rounded, grooved projection. Shape is trapezoidal, tapering toward the distal end. Concave cross section.

Broken bone comb, one side edge of the head is broken off and teeth are all broken off at various points. Proximal end is rounded. There is a rounded projection on one side edge about halfway down the head. Eight teeth are broken off at the head; five additional teeth are more complete, but are also broken at the distal end.

Broken bone comb, head was previously broken in two pieces and glued back together; all ten teeth are broken off. Proximal edge is oblique, sides are straight with sawing marks evident on one side edge.

Broken bone comb. Previously broken in several pieces and glued back together; large part of head, centre portion, and various teeth are missing. Proximal end is rounded. A rounded projection on one side edge has broken off. 26 teeth, all broken at various points. Surface is in poor condition, possibly varnished and covered in glue, with pieces of index card attached to one side.

Broken bone comb, head remaining. Rounded at the proximal end. A carved head is projecting off one side edge; mouth, tongue, and eye are indicated. Remnants of about 25 teeth, with more likely, all broken off at the base of the head.

Broken bone comb, head remaining. Proximal end is rounded. One side edge has a knobbed projection, the proximal edge of which has serrations. There is a set of very small serrations below the projection on the side edge. Distal edge has evidence of many small broken teeth.

Broken bone comb, head remaining. Proximal end is rounded, with a slight projection on one side edge. Remnants of about 20 teeth, all broken near the base of the head.

Broken bone comb, head remaining. Proximal edge is rounded, with a projection coming off one side. Projection is worn with two perforations, possibly indicating a bird or taniwha head. Large piece chipped off below projection. Other side edge is straight with a sawing mark. Evidence of 17 teeth, all broken close to the base of the head.

Complete bone point. Distal end is sharp, proximal end is cracked.

Complete bone point, manufactured from hollow bone. Partial epiphysis at the proximal end. The distal end is sharp. Cracked along point.

Complete bone point, manufactured from hollow bone with the epiphysis remaining at the proximal end. The distal end is a blunt tip.

Broken bird spear point, tip remaining. Five barbs.

Complete bone pendant. Curved with suspension hole at proximal end. Three bands carved into middle of shaft.

Complete needle. Distal end is pointed. There is a drilled, circular eye. There is pink staining on the surface.

Bone comb with seven prongs. Perforation drilled from both sides in one corner of the proximal end. Sawing marks at the proximal edge.

Complete curved fishhook point.

Complete tattoo chisel, carved tines at the distal edge.