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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Complete chisel, previously broken in two, now fixed. Dark grey stone. Triangular cross-section. The surface is mostly flaked. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The sides of the blade taper in towards the poll from the broken end. Residual adhesive is present on the broken ends from a previous repair. The bevel is smooth and continuous with the blade.

Provenance Place:
Centre Island, Foveaux Strait, Southland, New Zealand

D21.584

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
145.6 x 18.6 x 20mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Sir Frederick Chapman
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D21.584
On Display
No

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