Pendant, D37.966
Physical Description
Nephrite/pounamu, - pearly green schistose inanga, feather fractures, low transparancy, low temerature heat treated. Blackened diagonal band near proximal end. Back - flat Top & sides rounded. Cutting groove right side Chipped on back and cutting edge. No perforation, suspension cord attached by bilateral notches near top.Highly polished surfaces.
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
Low transperancy
Low Temperature Heat Treated. Chipped cutting edge
Finished. Saw scarves one side. Worked/Flake
Provenance
Locality
Onepoto
Source:
Arahura
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 135 x 18mmAll Rights Reserved