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Chisel, Whao

Complete pounamu chisel. The cross section is rectangular. The surface is ground with the back flaked off. The proper left side of the front is also flaking. The proper left side of the poll has been broken off. The bevel is demarcated by a straight line. The cutting edge is straight and sharp, the proper left corner of the cutting edge is chipped.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Willowbridge, Waimate District, Canterbury, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D57.302

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
66 x 20 x 6.5mm
Media/Materials
Inanga, Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Nephrite
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D57.302
On Display
No

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