Pekapeka

Description
Bone pekapeka pendant. stylised heads in profile on each side, both sides. When each lateral edge is viewed a full face is visible on each side. Paua shell eyes on both sides. Read seal wax for pupils. Suspension aperture, top centre. Two sections carved out two fifths in from both sides.
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Description
Bone pekapeka pendant. stylised heads in profile on each side, both sides. When each lateral edge is viewed a full face is visible on each side. Paua shell eyes on both sides. Read seal wax for pupils. Suspension aperture, top centre. Two sections carved out two fifths in from both sides.
Subject categories
Māori culture
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
6938

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