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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu chisel. The cross section is rectangular. The surface is ground with flaking on the poll and butt front. The bevel is continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is straight and sharp, chipping on the proper right.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Shag River, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand, South Westland, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D27.1210

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
57 x 21mm
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D27.1210
On Display
No

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