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Gouge, Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu gouge/chisel with two working edges. One end has a straight chisel-like edge and the other end is curved and blunt, with a bevel demarcated by a ridge and indentation. Light green in colour. Surface is ground. Cross section is round/oval.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Kaikai Beach, Otago Heads, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Arahura, Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand

D52.755

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
94 x 16mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Pounamu
Credit Line
R. Law
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D52.755
On Display
No

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