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Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu chisel. The cross section is an oval. The surface is ground with flaking at the poll and cutting edge. The bevel is continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is flaked off.

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

D30.583

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
44 x 9 x 6mm
Media/Materials
greenstone, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D30.583
On Display
No

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