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Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Stone. Mid grey, dark brown. Cross-section is trapezoidal, with back narrower than front. Surface is ground on front and back, bruising and flaking on sides and poll. Minor differentiation between butt and blade, sides taper before flaring out at poll. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, lightly chipped. "Waikouaiti" written on front.

Provenance Place:
Waikouaiti, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D20.723

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
75.8 x 43.4 x 19.3mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Credit Line
James Murdoch
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
World, Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D20.723
On Display
No

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