Pendant, D29.5141
Physical Description
Nephrite/pounamu, feather fractures, low transparency, kawakawa variety. Unfinished taoka, abraided and polished on several faces, Proximal end trimmed diagonallly, perforation hole started on one side. Distal end is worked both sides and a shouldered point established. Ovoid in cross section.
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
Low transperancy
Tremolite Xls inclusions
Natural
Unfinished. Worked/Flake
Provenance
Locality
Little Papanui
Source:
Westland
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 88 x 24 x 13mmAll Rights Reserved