Toki Pounamu

Description
Type 2B pounamu toki. Polished all over with remnant scars on both faces, side edges and butt. Blade edge is diagonally ground, with definite bevel and line of demarcation. Remnant grooves from the process of stone grinding also evident.
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Object detail

Classification
Woodworking T&E/T&E For Materials
Collection
Rigby Allan Collection
Accession number
PA2007.186
Collection type
Māori
Material
Pounamu (Nephrite) Stone

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