Whao, Pakohe, Argillite chisel
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A dark green pakohe whao (argillite chisel) with a chipped cutting edge. It is finished has been flaked, hammer dressed and partly ground. It also has a shouldered tang which is unusual for a whao. The initials 'A.L.G.' are marked on the back face in white paint. Argillite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock composed predominately of clay particles. Stone tool specialist, the late Russell Beck, identified the probable source of the stone as being from Tihaka. Māori used whao (chisels) for more detailed woodwork and carving. Whao were usually lashed to kakau roa (wooden handles) and struck with a tā (striking mallet). Smaller whao, were used for more detailed work, and did not require the use of a tā, giving the kaiwhakairo (carver) more control.
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Title
Whao, Pakohe, Argillite chisel
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Maker
Unknown Kaimahi whao (Chisel 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, stone, pakohe, argillite, l 85 mm x w 43 mm x d 10 mm 58 g
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170-172 Palmerston Street, Riverton, Southland
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