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Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu gouge. The cross section is lenticular. The surface is ground with flaking on the front. There is sawing marks on the proper left. The bevel is continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is straight and blunt.

Production Primary Date:
Late

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

D84.445

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
48 x 7mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Pounamu
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D84.445
On Display
No

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