Pendant, D18.19
Physical Description
Pounamu/nephrite, kahurangi variety, bright green with brown inclusions. Bird form. Neck & head straight. Stomach prominent on left side, curves around to tail projecting on right side. Right side projection above mid point (?wing) below which curves (concave)
No perforation, proximal end broken
chipped & cracked all over.
No perforation, proximal end broken
chipped & cracked all over.
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
Medium transparency
Chromite grains inclusions
Natural. Surface oxidised after manufacture. Chipped cutting edge.
Finished
Provenance
Locality:
Otakou
Source:
Westland District
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 73 x 20 x 4mmAll Rights Reserved