Hōanga (Grinding Stone)
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Description
A heavy coarse grain volcanic rock hōanga that displays grooves formed from sharpening or shaping stone or bone tools/objects such as fishing hooks.
Production place
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Measurements
250mm (height), 290mm (width), 220mm (depth)
Accession number
0080/20
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