Pendant, D29.11
Physical Description
Nephrite/pounamu, dark green kawakawa variety. Chisel shaped. Dark green nephrite interspersed with darker green. Cutting groove along front suggesting pendant was to be cut in two. Front chipped 2.5cm from distal end. Also front chipped proximal end. Perforation drilled from two sides at distal end and broken out. All other surfaces finely polished.
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
High transperancy
Botryodial structure
Suspension hole broken out.
Natural
Finished. Saw scarves down one face.
Provenance
Locality: South Road,
Papanui Inlet
Source:
Westland
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 128 x 18 x 10mmAll Rights Reserved