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Patu onewa

Complete patu onewa. Surface is ground and pecked. Butt has a knob on the proximal edge and sawn indentations on either side edge. Sawn indentations create shoulders on either side of the handle where it meets the blade. Blade edges are chipped and show signs of usewear.

Provenance Place:
Waihola, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D26.141

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
255 x 72 x 28mm
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mrs Ralston
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D26.141
On Display
Yes

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