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Collection Record

Gouge, Whao

Complete pounamu gouge. The cross section is circular. The surface is ground, with bruising on the poll. The bevel is demarcated by a curved line. The cutting edge is straight and blunt.

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

D49.418

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
52 x 11 x 11mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D49.418
On Display
No

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