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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Unfinished chisel. Light grey/green stone. The cross-section is quadrangular. The surface is flaked except for the ground lower blade. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The bevel is demarcated by its smooth surface. The cutting edge is sharp, smooth and slightly curved.

Provenance Place:
Manapouri, Fiordland, Southland, New Zealand

D43.1389

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
57.5 x 15 x 12mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Guy Merrell
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D43.1389
On Display
No

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