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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Broken chisel. The cutting edge, bevel and part of the blade are present circular. The blade widens out the sides towards the poll The surface is ground with very slight flakes/chips. The bevel is flat and distinguishable from the blade by a clear ridge. The cutting edge is curved and sharp.

Provenance Place:
Puketeraki, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D21.895

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
57 x 15 x 14mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D21.895
On Display
No

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