uhi matarau (multi pointed hafted chisel)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

Nameuhi matarau (multi pointed hafted chisel)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 1800 - 1900; New Zealand

Classificationtattooing instruments

Materialsbird bone, wood, muka (fibre)

Materials Summarybird bone (probably albatross), wood handle, muka bindings

DimensionsOverall: 15mm (width), 277mm (length), 34mm (depth)

Registration NumberME024185

Credit linePurchased 2015

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