Te tiera o te ria

human history

Te tiera o te ria. Bone spatula. This implement is made from te ri ni aomata (human leg bone). It is a spatulate, flat and slightly ovoid shape. A knuckle raised bone is seen at one end.The entire implement has notable surface scratching. The implement is amottled, dark brown colour.

Accession number: 1936.295 Last Update: 12 Feb 2019
Other Name

Awl of bone (English)

Accession Number

1936.295

Accession Date

1936

Other Id

22901 (ethnology)

60 (Maude Collection)

Department

Pacific

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