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Whao pounamu

On display
human history
  • Other Name

    chisel (English)

  • Description

    Whao pounamu, greenstone chisel pendant, with reproduction handle. This whao has a narrow greenstone blade with flat sides. It has a grey-green colour and is polished. The wooden handle has three tapered sections and is bound with muka at the top and bottom.

  • Accession Number
    1984.229
  • Accession Date
    1984
  • Other Id

    51029 (ethnology)

    431 (Taonga Database)

  • Department

    Māori

  • Display Room

    Maori Court East

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Artefact

  • Display location

    Maori Court East

  • Last Update
    30 May 2017
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