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Head of tibia of extinct moa - the shaft has been broken off for use
Head of tibia of extinct moa - the shaft has been broken off for use
Object Number 47-54-70/2633
Display Title Head of tibia of extinct moa - the shaft has been broken off for use
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal bone, socket joint, porous, broken
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand / <State> / <County> / <City> / Kaikai's Beach
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 11.8 x 7.7 x 6.5 cm (4 5/8 x 3 1/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-54-70/2633/ Kaikai D.T.
Provenance
Exchange participant Otago Museum (1947)

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