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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Broken chisel, portion of lower blade not present. Stone. Black. Cross-section is asymmetrical. Surface is partially ground, with flaking. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, sides taper to a pointed poll. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, proper right side not present. "Shag River" written on front.

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

D29.6067

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
66.1 x 30.7 x 13.5mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.6067
On Display
No

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