Chisel, Pendant, D20.352
Physical Description
Nephrite/pounamu, kawakawa variety. Chisel shaped, Rounded rectangular in cross section finely polished. Perforation drilled from both sides at proximal end through extended lug. Whao may have been broken at proximal end and reground into pendant.
Research Notes
Black veining —Russell Beck
Low transparency
Chromite Grains inclusions
Pyrite
Originally a whao even modified to a pendant.
Low Temperature heat treated. Reground after heating.
Finished.
Provenance
Locality:
Whareakeake
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 108 x 22 x 18mmAll Rights Reserved