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Stone drills

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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