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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Chisel, Whao

Complete chisel. Cross-section is circular, back slightly flattened. Surface is ground, except at proximal end which is bruised. Bevel is demarcated by a line and concave. Cutting edge is sharp and curved.

Provenance Place:
Shag River Mouth, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D45.1521

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
54.6 x 9 x 8mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Pounamu
Credit Line
Mr Stephen Johnson
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D45.1521
On Display
Yes

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