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Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu chisel. The cross section is a rectangle at the cutting edge and asymmetric at the poll. The surface is ground with flaking on the proper left front and proper right back. The bevel is demarcated by a straight line. The cutting edge is straight and sharp with some chipping.

Production Primary Date:
Late

Provenance Place:
Whareakeake, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D51.362

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
22 x 11mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Pounamu
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D51.362
On Display
No

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