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Chisel, Whao

Unfinished pounamu chisel. Mid-green and silver in colour. Surface is ground, and both sides have prominent sawing marks. Bevel is demarcated by two lines. Cutting edge is straight and sharp.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Kaikai Beach, Otago Heads, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D18.447

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
73 x 11 x 11.5mm
Media/Materials
Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
Thomas Harrison
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D18.447
On Display
No

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