Hei Matau, D59.30
Physical Description
Pounamu/nephrite, Unfinished possibly Human leg form although some similarities to fish hook form.
Bend round, point leg finishes abruptly with 2 notches (3 points) on edge - 3 toed foot Suspendory device - curved external projection (?hips), top chipped, slopes down to internal edge
Bend round, point leg finishes abruptly with 2 notches (3 points) on edge - 3 toed foot Suspendory device - curved external projection (?hips), top chipped, slopes down to internal edge
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
Low transparency
Micro Crimp Folds inclusions
Low Temperature Heat Treated. Reground after Heating. Broken suspension hole.
Finished
Provenance
Locality
Otago
Source:
Lake Wakatipu
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 95 x 75 x 5mmAll Rights Reserved