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Chisel, Whao

Incomplete greenstone chisel, butt and poll missing. Triangular cross-section. The surface is flaked and bruised. The bevel is asymmetrical and flaked with a large chip on the proper left. The cutting edge is oblique and chipped.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Centre Island, Foveaux Strait, Southland, New Zealand

D21.526

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
34 x 15 x 6mm
Media/Materials
Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
Sir Frederick Chapman
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D21.526
On Display
No

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