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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu chisel. The cross section is rectangular. The surface is ground, with bruising on the sides and poll. There are light sawing marks on the proper left side. The bevel is demarcated by a straight line. The cutting edge is straight and sharp.

Provenance Place:
Kaikōura, Kaikōura District, Canterbury, New Zealand

D49.417

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
14 x 8mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D49.417
On Display
No

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