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Chisel, Whao

Complete chisel. Pounamu. Light green, cream. Cross-section is trapezoidal, with back narrower than front. Surface is ground, small amount of bruising on front edges. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, sides taper towards poll. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, very lightly chipped on both corners of cutting edge. Tarewai Point written on front.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Tarewai Point, Otago Heads, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D41.390

Details

Measurements
28 x 10 x 5mm
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D41.390
On Display
No

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