Whao

Description
A Type 2B shaped nephrite chisel. The pounamu is of s striped variety (Kokopu??). Blade edge shows signs of use with a big chip taken out half it. Is polished with grind marks also visible.
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Object detail

Classification
Woodworking T&E/T&E For Materials
Collection
Ray Watembach Collection
Accession number
A97.271
Collection type
Māori
Material
Pounamu (Nephrite) Stone

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