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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Chisel, Whao

Mostly complete pounamu chisel, broken at the poll. Dark green. Surface has been ground smooth. Rectangular shape and cross section. Sawing mark on one side edge. Distal edge is straight and sharp, with a straight bevel demarcated by a line on each side.

Provenance Place:
Whareakeake, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D50.385

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
38 x 11 x 5mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Pounamu
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D50.385
On Display
Yes

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