Hōanga (Grinding Stone)
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Description
The appearance is of a broken adze as underside is curved to roughly rounded point. However, the top surface is very smooth and indented as if used for grinding. Underneath is a series of 'gouges' possibly used to sharpen points. Stone is darkish grey with black flecks and seems relatively porous possibly from sea bed.
Production place
New Zealand
Credit line
Gifted by G Schick
Accession number
0043/94
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