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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Gouge, Whao

Large complete gouge. Dark grey stone. Cross section is circular. Surface is smooth with grounding and flaking on the butt. Butt is differentiated from the blade by a raised ridge on the front. Bevel is demarcated by a ridge and indentation. Tapered to the cutting edge, which is sharp but chipped. "Lovells Flat Sth Otago" inscription on back.

Provenance Place:
Lovells Flat, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D63.775

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
167 x 30.6 x 30mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
J. Bryce Estate
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D63.775
On Display
No

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