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Pendant, D49.143

Physical Description

Pounamu/nephrite, kawakawa variety breast plate? pendant. Squared across proximal end, shoulders and sides rounded to a narrowing but still rounded distal end. Fairly straight perforation drilled from both sides in centre of proximal end, flared entry points. Convex in cross section.

Research Notes

Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
Mottled
Opaque
Contact period piece.
Natural
Unfinished.

Provenance

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 85 x 80 x 10mm

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