Pendant, D26.1
Physical Description
Nephrite/pounamu, kawakawa variety. badly cracked & chipped. Bird headed man in profile No perforation Top rounded with small projection right side - head. Stomach indicated by rounded projection right side & back by corresponding indentation left side
Left side straight below indentation, right side rounded. Bottom edge curved - concave thus indicating 2 legs or curved sole of foot
Left side straight below indentation, right side rounded. Bottom edge curved - concave thus indicating 2 legs or curved sole of foot
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
High transparency
No suspension hole
Natural. Surface oxidised after manufacture
Finished
References
Mana Pounamu - New Zealand Jade; Russell BeckProvenance
Locality:
Whareakeake
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 62 x 23 x 5mmAll Rights Reserved