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greenstone

Fragment of adze. Pounamu. Light green, mid green, silver. Cross-section is semi-circular, with unworked side flattened. Surface is partially ground, with areas of bruising. No discernable butt or blade. "Waikouaiti Beach" written on front.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Waikouaiti, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand

D24.1257

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
89.1 x 42.7 x 15.7mm
Credit Line
Mr Willi Fels
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D24.1257
On Display
No

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