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Pendant, Hei matau

Complete inanga pounamu pendant. Surface is ground. Shape is a rounded hei matau. Suspension hole at proximal end has ben drilled from both sides. There is a stylised knob adjacent to the suspension hole. There is a blunt external barb on the bottom of the pendant.

Provenance Place:
Pahia, Southland District, South Island, New Zealand

D63.755

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
73 x 50.5 x 7mm
Media/Materials
Inanga, Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Nephrite
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D63.755
On Display
Yes

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