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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Complete chisel. Pounamu. Cross-section is oval (almost circular). Surface is ground except at poll (possibly where broken). Undifferentiated between butt and blade. Bevel is demarcated by a line, cutting edge is sharp and very curved.

Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand

D2005.8

Details

Provenance Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
50 x 11 x 10mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D2005.8
On Display
No

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