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Collection Record

Ulu, Ripi, Knife

Mostly complete slate knife; reduced and flaked on both lateral margins, one lateral margin possibly missing. Cutting edge is sharp and chipped. Surface is ground on both sides and bruised near haft on one side. Slight bevel is present at cutting edge and haft is flaked.

Provenance Place:
Shag River, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D27.1859

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
105.4 x 109.4 x 9.8mm
Media/Materials
Slate, Metamorphic, Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D27.1859
On Display
No

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