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Description
Chisel made for use as a carving implement. Steel blade lashed to a bone handle with flax. Similar to a modern chisel. The flax has been coiled around the bone and steel pieces to attach them. The steel blade is broken. The bone handle is natural in colouration with darker flecks. It has a rounded end and has a hexagonal cross section.
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Description
Chisel made for use as a carving implement. Steel blade lashed to a bone handle with flax. Similar to a modern chisel. The flax has been coiled around the bone and steel pieces to attach them. The steel blade is broken. The bone handle is natural in colouration with darker flecks. It has a rounded end and has a hexagonal cross section.
Production date
Circa 1840-1900
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Subject categories
Māori culture
Related information
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Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
7794

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