Porcellanite flintstone; 0000.0661

Porcellanite flintstone; 0000.0661
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Owaka Museum and Catlins Information Centre Wahi Kahuika - the Meeting Place – a rest on your journey.

Name/Title

Porcellanite flintstone

About this object

Porcellanite flintstone found in Tahakopa River estuary Papatowai, adjacent to Maori middens. Possible source; Coal Creek, Central Otago

Period

Moa-hunter period

Medium and Materials

stone

Technique

flaked

Measurements

H20mm x W55mm x L103mm

Credit Line

Owaka Museum

Object number

0000.0661

Rights

All rights reserved

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Owaka Museum and Catlins Information Centre Wahi Kahuika - the Meeting Place – a rest on your journey.   Owaka Museum and Catlins Information Centre Wahi Kahuika - the Meeting Place – a rest on your journey.
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