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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Complete chisel. Stone. Dark grey. Cross-section of blade is rectangular, cross-section of poll is oval. Surface is mostly ground, with some flaking and bruising on sides and butt. Major differentiation between butt and blade, sides heavily reduced. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, heavily chipped.

Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand

D2005.5

Details

Provenance Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
91.25 x 48.6 x 11.3mm
Media/Materials
Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D2005.5
On Display
No

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