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Gouge, Whao

Complete pounamu gouge. The cross section is circular. The surface is ground. The proper right side of the poll has been flattened. The bevel is continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is curved and sharp.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Purakanui, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D29.6073

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
32 x 7mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
Dr Gordon Dempster
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.6073
On Display
No

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