Pre-European Short Pounamu Kuru Pendant

A pre-European pounamu kuru of short form, possibly later…
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A pre-European pounamu kuru of short form, possibly later modified, tapering to a point, flat sides, early type hour-glass suspension hole, good dark tone, length 3 cm. Ex. Private Estate Collection.

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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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