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Chisel, Whao

Broken pounamu chisel, one side of blade remaining. Surface is ground on remaining side and bruised on the broken side. Dark green in colour. Cross section is rectangular. Bevel is demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is straight and sharp.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Kaikai Beach, Otago Heads, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D32.362

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
33.8 x 13.5 x 4mm
Credit Line
Teviotdale Collection
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D32.362
On Display
No

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