Anchor stone

Description
Stone canoe anchor. Mudstone. Large cylindrical-shell shaped stone with a perforation running through the centre. The perforation probably occurred naturally but may have been used as an anchor stone. Pale creamy stone, probably mudstone. Some red paint on the stone.
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Description
Stone canoe anchor. Mudstone. Large cylindrical-shell shaped stone with a perforation running through the centre. The perforation probably occurred naturally but may have been used as an anchor stone. Pale creamy stone, probably mudstone. Some red paint on the stone.
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Subject categories
Ships or Boats
Māori culture
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
7654

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