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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Whao

Broken stone chisel. The cross section is trapezoidal with the front narrower than the back. The front and bevel are ground, with flaking having removed most of the back of the chisel, and most of the proper left front. The bevel is demarcated by the broken edge of the chisel. The cutting point is curved and the proper left half is missing.

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

D29.3027

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
47 x 21 x 12mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.3027
On Display
No

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