Taoka whakarākei

Complete bowenite pounamu pendant in the shape of a fish. Mid and light green, high translucency, feather flakes. Rectangular cross section. Surface has been ground smooth. Proximal end is rounded in the shape of the fish's head, with a suspension hole drilled from both sides as the eyes and a notch at the proximal edge indicating the fish's "mouth." Pendant tapers to a point at the distal end.

Pendant made from a seal tooth, broken at the proximal end. One broken suspension hole and one drill mark indicating an unfinished suspension hole. Curved and hollow.

Complete pounamu pendant. Tangiwai/bowenite variety, mid-green with light brown inclusions, high transparency. Surface is ground smooth. Curved with broken suspension hole and notches on one side of the proximal end. Large rectangular notched projection on the outer edge of the curve. Several shallower notches below the projection. Distal end is tapered to a dull point. Comp Sp. p95 (4.200)

Curved bone pendant, broken at the suspension hole.

Complete pounamu/nephrite pendant. Mid-green inanga variety with medium translucency and some black inclusions at proximal end. Surface has been ground smooth, but there are some pitted marks on one side and around the proximal end. Lenticular cross section. Proximal end has been squared off, with a skewed suspension hole drilled from both sides. Curved to a dull point at the distal end.

Complete pounamu pendant. Dark green with silver and light green inclusions. Surface is ground smooth. Square cross section and rectangular shape. Tapers slightly at both ends. Proximal end has a small chip off one side and a suspension hole drilled from both sides. Sawing mark visible on one edge near the distal end. Distal edge is flattened and squared off.

Complete curved bone pendant with suspension hole at the proximal end.

Broken bone pendant, lower portion remaining. Curved to a point at one end. No suspension hole present.

Unfinished bone comb. Cross section is a half-circle. Proximal end is rounded with a small piece broken off centre. Three vertical cut marks indicate unfinished teeth; one is broken off on proper left side.

Complete bead.

Complete tattoo chisel. There are three notches on the hafting end, one of each side, forming two prongs. There are sharp teeth along the cutting edge, all complete.

Complete tattoo chisel. Hafting end is tapered to a fine point. Cutting edge shows some working to form teeth.