Pendant, D10.259
Physical Description
Pounamu/nephrite, kawakawa variety - dark green Elongated.
Bird or Fish form Curves to left mid point - distal end with pointed tail projecting downwards to right side. Head curved slightly to left side. Broken at perforation - drilled from top and bottom Cracked.
Bird or Fish form Curves to left mid point - distal end with pointed tail projecting downwards to right side. Head curved slightly to left side. Broken at perforation - drilled from top and bottom Cracked.
Research Notes
Feather Fractures —Russell Beck
High transperancy
Tremolite Xls inclusions
Natural
Broken out suspension hole
Finished, percussion method
Provenance
Locality:
Otakou
Source:
Westland District
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 94 x 9 x 5mmAll Rights Reserved