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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Complete stone chisel. The surface is ground with flaking at the poll and bruising on both front and back. The chisel sides are tapered to the poll. The bevel is continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is curved and sharp with some chipping.

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

D29.1553

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
56 x 23 x 6mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.1553
On Display
No

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