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Gouge, Whao

Broken pounamu gouge, lower blade remaining. The cross section is rectangular. The surface is ground, with flaking originating from the break on the back. The bevel is demarcated by a curved line. The cutting edge is curved and sharp.

Provenance Place:
Little Papanui, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D2016.76

Details

Measurements
33 x 7.5 x 3mm
Media/Materials
Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D2016.76
On Display
No

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