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Gouge, Whao

Complete pounamu gouge. The cross section is circular. The surface is ground, with flaking at the poll. There is a very light sawing mark on the proper right back. The bevel is demarcated by a curved line. The cutting edge is straight and sharp, with some chipping.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Little Papanui, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Arahura, Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand

D45.388

Details

Measurements
49 x 9mm
Media/Materials
Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Nephrite
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D45.388
On Display
No

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