Mata

Description:
Mata. Blade. This is a mata made from obsidian. The mata has a smooth surface and is a black colour. The mata has been shaped with a small lug at one edge. The edges of the mata have been sharpened so that it may be used as a blade.
Display date:
Made: Pre 1938; Acquired: Circa 1938
Location:
Pacific
Collections:
Auckland Museum Collections Online
Content partner:
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Availability:
Not specified
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Auckland Museum Collections
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira