Taoka whakarākei

Dentalium shell necklace bead. Broken at each end. Hollow at the wider end with a plug of dark material on the narrow end. White with a smooth surface.

Complete bone pendant. Circular and rectangular paua inlays. Suspension hole and notch at proximal end. Slightly tapered to one side at the distal end.

Complete inanga pounamu pendant. Surface is ground. Shape is a rounded hei matau. Suspension hole at proximal end has ben drilled from both sides. There is a stylised knob adjacent to the suspension hole. There is a blunt external barb on the bottom of the pendant.

Complete kawakawa pounamu pendant. Shape is an asymmetric adze, with a reduced cutting edge. The suspention hole at the proximal end has been drilled from the back. The cutting edge of the blade has been worn to a concave edge, forming a point on the proper left and a blunt foot on the proper right. The proper right lateral margin is reduced. The front face is rounded, with the back face flattened.

Piece of worked slate. Broken at each end and halfway down one side edge. Tapers toward one end. Ten notches running down one side edge. Five notches running down the broken side.

Complete toki. Asymmetrical cross section. Front of blade has distinct flake scars (quite deep), and back of blade has vertical flake scarring (also quite deep). There is also a small hole at the top portion. No differentiation between blade and butt. Unsure where bevel lies on this blade. (not visible).

Complete shark tooth pendant with two intact drilled suspension holes at the root. Three additional drill marks at the root that may be broken suspension holes (or decorative?). Naturally-occurring serrations along the sides from the gum line to the tip.

Complete small shark tooth pendant with suspension hole. Sides of the root have been squared off. Naturally-occurring serrations along the sides from the gum line to the tip.

Tooth pendant, broken at the proximal end and split in half. Evidence of a broken suspension hole. Serrations along sides.

Tooth pendant, broken at the proximal end and split in half. Evidence of a broken suspension hole. Serrations along sides.

Broken tattoo comb, hafting end remaining. Sides and end reduced to form two prongs. Slight reduction on face of broken end, with some small teeth remaining.

Straight bone pendant, small portion broken off at suspension hole.