Toki Pounamu

Description
Nephrite adze, polished blade, hammered on sides.

Object detail

Object Type
hand tool
Classification
Multiple Use T&E for Materials/Tools & Equipment for Materials/Nomenclature
Media/Materials Description
Nephrite, mottled dark to very pale green.
Media and Materials
Greenstone/Rock
Measurements
Length (mm) = 81.5mm
Blade = Width (mm) = 46mm
Butt = Width (mm) = 18mm
Depth (mm) = 13mm
Collection
Berry Collection
Object Type
Alternate: Greenstone adze
Accession Number
NPM2008.135.15

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