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Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu chisel. The cross section is rectangular. The surface is ground with flaking at the poll. There is bruising at the bottom of the blade, on both the front and back. The proper right has sawing marks. The bevel is demarked by a change in surface, from ground to bruising. The cutting edge is straight and sharp.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

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

D29.5027

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
54 x 10mm
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.5027
On Display
No

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