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Object Number 47-54-70/2640
Display Title Tab from drilled blank - illustrating use of bone of extinct moa in +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bone tool, worked, flattened 2 sides, serrated with drill? holes other sides
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maori
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / New Zealand / <State> / <County> / <City> / Kaikai's Beach
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm (1 x 1/2 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-54-70/2640/ D.46.154/ K.B.
Provenance
Exchange participant Otago Museum (1947)

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