Antique Pounamu Tattoo Chisel with Serrated Blade
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19th century or earlier pounamu uhi (tattoo chisel) rectangular form with tapering serrated blade. Length 6.5 cm. Provenance: Purchased Dunbar Sloane Ltd, lot 169, January 1972.
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Maori artefacts
- mallets and chisels 51
- mere (club) 567
- tattoing equipment 18
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