- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Flake of obsidian. [El.B 18/05/2011]
- Geographical reference
- South Island Otago
- Cultural groups
- Māori
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1930
- Date collected
- By 1930
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1930
- Materials and processes
- Material Obsidian Stone, Process Flaked
- Dimensions
- Length: max 35 mm, Width: max 32 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1930.14.7
Search terms: Tool, Trade, Reproduction, Flake
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