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Patu Paraoa, D43.148

Physical Description

Spatulate in shape, tapering to narrow neck - slight shoulders - which then expands to proximal end which is convex. Perforated - off centre. Drilled at an angle - probably from both sides, hole relatively straight. Small, shallow groove above perforation on each side. Small flaw in bone above perforation on one side and down length of blade on other side - latter filled in with yellow substance.

Research Notes

Catalogue card:
Spatulate in shape, tapering to narrow neck - slight shoulders - which then expands to proximal end which is convex. Perforated - off centre. Drilled at an angle - probably from both sides, hole relatively straight. Small, shallow groove above perforation on each side. Small flaw in bone above perforation on one side and down length of blade on other side - latter filled in with yellow substance.

Provenance

Locality:
From the Sargood Collection
Unlocalised

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 380 x 90 x 16mm

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