Tuki / Patu Muka

Description
Grey coloured pounder that has been shaped to be rectangular in cross section. The head / handle has an unusual shape formed by four hammer dressed grooves radiating from a centre point at the tip of the handle. The cross section of the handle is of a rectangular shape with the edges aligned with the sides of the central body (pounding surfaces). Hammer dressing evident over the entire surface.
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Object detail

Classification
Clothing - Accessory/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Collection
Robertson
Accession number
PA2016.029
Collection type
Māori
Material
Andesite stone

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