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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Pendant, He Kura

Complete pendant in adze shape. Surface is mostly smooth, with flaking around the proximal end. Cross-section is rectangular. At the proximal end there is a perforation. There is no shoulder. Bevel is continuous with blade. The cutting edge is sharp and curved.

Provenance Place:
Kaikai Beach, Otago Heads, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D25.170

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
41.5 x 32 x 7.4mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Pounamu
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D25.170
On Display
Yes

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