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Kupu whakaahua: tattoo chisel blade. Blade toothed, 9 in total, with 3 intact. Sides taper towards blade end, with a reduction in thickness also. Butt end notched on sides and concave curve on end. Perforation, 2 mm diameter, between the notches. Width blade 6 mm, width butt 10 mm. Possibly part of a toggle fragment. Teeth damaged
Kohinga: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1933.379Rā Tāpiringa: 1933Rūma Whakaatu: Maori Court EastKupu whakaahua: tattoo chisel blade. Blade toothed, 9 in total, with 3 intact. Sides taper towards blade end, with a reduction in thickness also. Butt end notched on sides and concave curve…