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Complete toggle, manufactured from a bone flute. There are two perforations along the top of the toggle and one perforation on either side. There are darkened striations on the toggle going in a several directions that appear to be darkened.

Broken toggle, missing a large fragment from one end. There is a large crack that runs along the top of the toggle, through the two perforations. Another crack runs most of the length down one side. The perforations are very close together. At either end the opening of the bone is lightly scored.

Complete toggle. This toggle is finished at both ends. There is one perforation in the centre, and one partial perforation at the end. This partial perforation indicates this was recut from a flute to a toggle. There is longitudinal crack near the perforations.

Broken toggle, there is a chip missing from one end. Aside from the chip, both ends are finished. There is a perforation in the centre. The bone is burned.

Complete toggle, small fragment missing from one end. There is a crack running the length of the toggle. There are no perforations. There are several vertical striations on the unchipped side.

Complete toggle. Finished at both ends. No perforations.

Complete toggle, made from a small curved piece of bone. There is single, large perforation in the centre. There are two striations in a "X" pattern on the side.

Complete toggle. There is one perforation through the centre of the toggle, and one partial perforation on the edge. There are three short, vertical striations on the side opposite to the perforations.

Broken toggle, there is large longitudinal fragment missing along the back. There is a single perforation.

Small bead, undecorated, no perforations.

Complete albatross awl. The proximal end has some wearing, reducing one corner. There is a crack originating at the proximal wearing. The distal end is sharpened to a blunt point. There is a long crack down the length of the awl.

Partially manufactured fishhook showing drill work.

Partially manufactured fishhook showing drill work

Complete patu paraoa. The butt has a circular perforation with lines carved below. It has broken at the perforation point, across the handle and tip of the blade but been glued back together.

Complete patu paraoa. Proximal edge is convex with two knobbed projections on either side. One of the knobbed projections has incised marks on it. Perforation on the butt, relatively straight with a slight groove connecting it to the proximal edge on both sides. Surface is smooth, particularly on the handle.

Broken patu handle. Butt remaining. A suspension hole has been drilled through the middle. The poll splits into two adorned prongs. The whakairo (carving) on the prongs is worn. There is some resemblance to manaia (bird ancestors) heads, with the beaks facing towards the poll. The proper left prong is worn along the outer lateral margin.

Complete patu paraoa. Handle is relatively narrow compared to width of blade. Handle is polished without ornamental decoration. There are two knob projections on either side of the blade where it meets the handle, one of which is broken.

Fragment of patu paraoa, butt remaining. Stylised human face carved into it.

Broken patu paraoa, longitudinal fragment remaining. Sides reduce around handle, flaring out towards the butt. Slight reduction on one side just before butt, indicating a drill mark for a perforation.

Complete toggle. There is single large perforation through the centre. Both ends are carved in a short, comb-like teeth pattern.