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Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu chisel. The cross section is rectangular. The surface is ground with significant flaking. The front of the poll is flaked, along with flaking on the lower blade, above the bevel. The bevel is demarcated by a straight line. The cutting edge is straight and chipped.

Provenance Place:
Kaikōura, Kaikōura District, Canterbury, New Zealand

D57.266

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
60 x 15 x 5.5mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
George Hornsey
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D57.266
On Display
No

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