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Collection Record

Gouge, Whao

Complete pounamu gouge. Dark green. Surface is ground. Tapered at both ends. One end has a sharp edge and a bevel on each side one of which is demarcated by a line. The other end has a chipped edge, with a bevel on one side. A sawing mark runs the length of the gouge on one side.

Provenance Place:
Whareakeake, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D20.353

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
77 x 13mm
Media/Materials
Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
James Murdoch
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D20.353
On Display
Yes

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