Large Maori Toki Pounamu with Scarf and Snap Ridging

An old Maori pounamu large toki, tapered form with evident…
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An old Maori pounamu large toki, tapered form with evident scarf and snap ridging to the sides, good overall polish, dark nephrite with pale flake inclusions. Chipping to cutting edge. Length 26 cm

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