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Pendant, D10.259

Physical Description

Pounamu/nephrite, kawakawa variety - dark green Elongated.
Bird or Fish form Curves to left mid point - distal end with pointed tail projecting downwards to right side. Head curved slightly to left side. Broken at perforation - drilled from top and bottom Cracked.

Research Notes

Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
High transperancy
Tremolite Xls inclusions
Natural
Broken out suspension hole
Finished, percussion method

Provenance

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 94 x 9 x 5mm

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