Maori Green Nephrite Kuru Pendant

A pre-European Maori nephrite pendant (kuru), of good mid-green…
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A pre-European Maori nephrite pendant (kuru), of good mid-green tone, mildly curved and tapering to a point, rounded suspension hole. Length 6.7 cm

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  • Pre-European - As applied to New Zealand Maori artifacts, the artifact dates to before Captain Cook (1760s and earlier)

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