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Whao pounamu

On display
human history
  • Other Name

    greenstone chisel (descriptive name)

  • Description

    The greenstone blade of this whao is medium green in colour, with a polished surface that is chipped in areas. It has a very short bevel and is flared slightly. The round, wooden handle is bound in two places with muka.

  • Accession Date
    Unknown
  • Other Id

    1476 (ethnology)

    429 (Taonga Database)

  • Department

    Māori

  • Display Room

    Maori Court East

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  • 1476

Artefact

  • Display location

    Maori Court East

  • Last Update
    24 May 2017
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