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Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu chisel. The cross section is rectangular. The surface is ground. There is flaking on the front and back of the poll. There is minor demarcation between butt and blade, with the proper left side having been reduced. There are sawing marks on the proper left side. The bevel is demarcated by a curved line. The cutting edge is straight and sharp.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Onepoto, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D38.373

Details

Measurements
65 x 25 x 9mm
Credit Line
David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D38.373
On Display
No

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