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Story: Kōhatu – Māori use of stone

Stone drills

Stone drills

Tūwiri (drills) had two cords. The tip was a hard, sharp stone. Sand and water were used as an abrasive during drilling.

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Reference: B.000881

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Phil Moore and Bruce McFadgen. 'Kōhatu – Māori use of stone', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/kohatu-maori-use-of-stone/1/5