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Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken adze (all but cutting edge). Stone. Mid grey. Cross-section is trapezoidal with back narrower than front. Surface is flaked. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, sides and front taper towards poll. Bevel is demarcated by a line, cutting edge not present. "Shag River" written on front.

Provenance Place:
Shag River, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D22.198

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
77.3 x 31.6 x 18.9mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
World, Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D22.198
On Display
No

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