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Chisel, Adze, Whao

Broken pounamu chisel, lower blade remaining. The cross section is asymmetric. The surface is ground with flaking at the break and back. The proper right has sawing marks. The bevel is demarcated by a curved line. The cutting edge is curved and sharp.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

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

D2016.85

Details

Measurements
28.83 x 14.36 x 4.84mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Pounamu
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D2016.85
On Display
No

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