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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Chisel, Tattooing, Uhi

Complete tattoo chisel. Sides of hafting end have one large notch per side, with a smaller internal notch. The end of the hafting end has two prongs. The cutting edge is curved with small sharp teeth.

Provenance Place:
Moeraki, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D49.125

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
33.9 x 7.5 x 3mm
Media/Materials
bone, animal, organic
Credit Line
Mrs Edmondston
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D49.125
On Display
No

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