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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Complete chisel. Green stone. Circular cross-section. The surface is mostly ground with bruising on the sides and butt. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The bevel is smooth and continuous with the blade and outlined by ridges on the sides. The cutting edge is straight and sharp.

Provenance Place:
Invercargill, Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand

D35.1401

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
99 x 23 x 21mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D35.1401
On Display
No

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