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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Complete adze. Asymmetrical. Surface is ground, with some bruising on the back. Butt has very minor differentiation, sides have been reduced. Bevel continuous with blade. Cutting edge is smooth, sharp and straight, and angled. Sawing mark down the centre of the back.

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

D2016.51

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
45.6 x 10.3 x 5.2mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D2016.51
On Display
No

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