Kuru, Hammerstone, Igneous basaltic rock
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A mottled and pitted dark grey kuru (hammerstone) made of igneous basaltic rock. It has been noted by stone tool specialist, the late Russell Beck, that this is a waterworn pebble with bruising around half of the periphery, showing where it would have been struck on another stone. The source of stone for this kuru is thought to be local. Hammerstones, implements consisting of rounded stones, were used for breaking off larger pre-form stones to be made into toki (adzes) and whao (chisels) and for further shaping them by striking flakes off the edges. Smaller hammerstones, like this one, were then used for smoothing rough surfaces by ‘hammer-dressing’ or ‘bruising’. 'Te Ara, Kōhatu, Māori use of stone, Making an adze'
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Title
Kuru, Hammerstone, Igneous basaltic rock
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Maker
Unknown Kaimahi kuru (hammerstone maker)
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Date made
1250-1900
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Subject
Māori, Taoka/Taonga, Tools
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Additional information
inorganic, mineral, igneous rock, igneous basaltic rock, l 71 mm x w 73 mm x d 31 mm 153 g
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170-172 Palmerston Street, Riverton, Southland
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