Toggle, D40.539
Physical Description
Bowenite/tangiwai pendant, fish form with 7 serrations along top edge Right side & bottom edge squared, left side rounded
[Flattened oval] in cross section. Cracked on both sides and ground towards outside perimeter on both sides.
Perforation drilled from both sides, situated on left side of serrations Joined to toggle by 3 ply rope.
Toggle - light green nephrite, tahutahi variety, triangular in shape. believe source to be Cascade plateau area.
Crudely made side edges polished uneven thicknesses chipped & cracked. Perforated in centre (both sides drilled)
[Flattened oval] in cross section. Cracked on both sides and ground towards outside perimeter on both sides.
Perforation drilled from both sides, situated on left side of serrations Joined to toggle by 3 ply rope.
Toggle - light green nephrite, tahutahi variety, triangular in shape. believe source to be Cascade plateau area.
Crudely made side edges polished uneven thicknesses chipped & cracked. Perforated in centre (both sides drilled)
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
High transparency
Natural.
Finished
Provenance
Locality:
Martins Bay
Source:
Westland
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 73 x 38 x 8mmAll Rights Reserved