Pendant, D33.2016
Physical Description
Nephrite/pounamu, kahurangi variety, high translucency, possible bird form.
Left side straight. Right side curves prominently forming stomach and slopes to left side forming tail. Flattened in cross section Proximal end broken off. Cracked.
Left side straight. Right side curves prominently forming stomach and slopes to left side forming tail. Flattened in cross section Proximal end broken off. Cracked.
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
Chatoyant bands
High transparency
Tremolite Xls inclusions
Natural. One end broken.
Finished
Provenance
Locality:
Tarewai Point
Source:
Arahura
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 90 x 37mmAll Rights Reserved