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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Chisel, Whao

Broken chisel, part of blade remaining. Dark green pounamu. Cross-section is square. Surface is ground and bruised. Butt is not present. Bevel is demarcated by a straight line and a change in surface. Cutting edge is sharp and straight. "North Canterbury." inscription

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
North Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand

D44.686

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
23.6 x 16.8 x 7.4mm
Credit Line
Rev G Crockett
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D44.686
On Display
No

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