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Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Pounamu. Mid green, light green. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground with some bruising on front and back. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, sides taper towards poll. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved. Kakanui written on front.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Kakanui, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand, Kakanui, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D20.298

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
98.3 x 55.4 x 15.1mm
Media/Materials
Inanga, Pounamu, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Nephrite
Credit Line
James Murdoch
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
World, Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D20.298
On Display
No

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