Obsidian core

Description
This is an obsidian core with multiple flake scars. Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass that has the component of silica which is used to make glass. Obsidian is formed when lava flows from a volcano.
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Media/Materials
Obsidian
Measurements
70 x 52 x 23mm
74gm weight
Production place
North Island, New Zealand
Collection
Tangata Whenua
Department collection type
Tangata Whenua
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
2007/14/1

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