27 June 2022
Obsidian is an igneous rock occurring as a natural glass formed by the rapid cooling of volcanic lava.
Obsidian, obsidian
Small flake of obsidian - roughly oblong with a pointed end.
Obsidian, obsidian
Obsidian
Obsidian, obsidian
Obsidian
Obsidian, obsidian
Obsidian
Flake, stone
Small piece of flake, asymmetrical shape.
Flake, stone (schist)
Small piece of flake. Schist.
Flake, stone (pakohe - argillite)
A small flake piece, potentially for a blade. Rough texture. Possibly pakohe (argillite)
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Exhibition
![Obsidian and Flakes](/sites/default/files/styles/virtual_exhibition_images_960/public/2022-06/toki%202_0.jpg?itok=87kOLS8J)