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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Gouge, Whao

Complete pounamu gouge. Cross-section is circular. The surface is ground, with a groove along the top of the gouge. The sides taper slightly to the proximal end. The bevel is demarcated by two lines that meet in a point, the bevel is concave. The cutting edge is sharp and curved.

Provenance Place:
Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D37.178

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
134.8 x 22.9 x 22.8mm
Media/Materials
Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
R Browne
Rights
All rights reserved
Main Department
Taoka Māori
Secondary Department
Mahi whakairo
Accession Number
D37.178
On Display
Yes

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