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Pendant, He Kura

Complete pounamu pendant. Mid-green with high translucency at the distal end. Surface is ground with peck marks. Cross section is lenticular. Tapered from the centre to the proximal end. Ends are rounded. Off-centre suspension hole at the proximal end, drilled mostly from one side.

Provenance Place:
Waianakarua River, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D82.2685

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
59.5 x 24.3 x 4.7mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Pounamu
Credit Line
Mrs. Mary Marshall
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D82.2685
On Display
No

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