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Taoka whakarākei
Mostly complete shell pendant, small part broken off the distal end. Triangular shape, tapering toward the proximal end. Suspension hole at the proximal end, one side of which is reduced with a notch. Indentation on one side of the distal end.
Complete pendant made from shell. Triangular shape, tapering toward the proximal end. Suspension hole at proximal end, with one side reduced with a notch. Small indentation on one side near the distal end.
Taoka Māori
Part A: Complete shell, dirt on surface. Part B: Fragment of shell, dirt on surface. Part C: Fragment of shell, dirt on surface.
Broken shell. Dirt on surface.
Mostly complete bone pendant, broken suspension hole at the proximal end. Rectangular profile and cross-section.
Broken shell pendant, tapering toward the proximal end. Somewhat rectangular profile and cross section. No suspension hole. Previously broken in two pieces and glued back together.
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