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Chisel, Pendant, Whao

Pounamu chisel, with a drill mark at the centre of the butt, indicating that it may have been in the process of being made into a pendant. Light green in colour with high translucency. Surface is ground, with a sawing mark on the proper right side. Cutting edge is sharp with rounded corners. Bevel is continuous with the blade.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Kaikai Beach, Otago Heads, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D29.5158

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
40.5 x 16.8 x 4mm
Credit Line
Dr Gordon Dempster
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.5158
On Display
No

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