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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Complete Trapezoidal with back narrower than front. Front of blade is ground with flake scars. Back of blade is also ground with flake scars at side portions. No differentiation between blade and butt. Butt does however taper towards poll portion slightly. Bevel is demarcated with a ridge. Cutting edge is slightly curved and sharp.

Provenance Place:
Waikouaiti, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D81.3887

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
43.3 x 19.6 x 9.8mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D81.3887
On Display
No

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