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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Chisel, Whao

Broken pounamu chisel, lower blade remaining. The cross section is lenticular. The surface is ground with bruising on the back and flaking at the poll. The bevel is demarcated by a change in surface. The cutting edge is curved and sharp.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Long Beach, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D24.1236

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
35 x 12mm
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D24.1236
On Display
No

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