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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu gouge. The surface is ground with flaking at on the front towards the poll. Tapered at both ends. The front comes to a point, which runs the length of the gouge, in line with the bevel. The bevel is demarked by a curved line. The cutting edge is straight and sharp, with some chipping.

Provenance Place:
Shag River, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D27.1234

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
100 x 12 x 15mm
Media/Materials
greenstone, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D27.1234
On Display
No

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