Hei Taringa; PA2007.162

Hei Taringa, PA2007.162
From

Puke Ariki

Name/Title

Hei Taringa

About this object

Pounamu ear pendant moulded to form a shark's tooth. It has definate stone grind marks suggesting it was made using pre-European lapidary techniques.

Medium and Materials

Pounamu / Nephrite

Collection

Rigby Allan Collection

Object Type

Nephrite Ear piece

Object number

PA2007.162

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Puke Ariki   Puke Ariki
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pounamu

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