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Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu gouge. The cross section is an oval. The surface is ground with flaking at the poll and bruising on the front and back. The bevel is continuous with the blade and both front and back are bevelled. The cutting edge is curved and sharp.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

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

D57.244

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
73 x 14mm
Media/Materials
Inanga, Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Nephrite
Credit Line
George Hornsey
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D57.244
On Display
No

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