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Hei pounamu

On display
human history
  • Common Name
    body adornments / ornaments
  • Other Name

    toki (Maori)

    pendant (English)

  • Description

    This adze-shaped hei pounamu has rounded sides, and a slightly curved distal end. A countersunk suspension hole has been made through the other end. The stone is dark green in colour and the surface polished (apart from the poll which has been left rough).

  • Accession Number
    1935.52
  • Accession Date
    1935
  • Other Id

    21524 (ethnology)

    1253 (Taonga Database)

  • Department

    Māori

  • Display Room

    Maori Court West

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Artefact

  • Display location

    Maori Court West

  • Last Update
    15 Nov 2022
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