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Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken adze, lower blade remaining. Pounamu. Mid green. Cross-section is asymmetrical. Surface is ground, sawing mark down proper left side. Butt not present. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, small chip on proper right side. "Moeraki" written on proper left side.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

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

D2016.23

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
33.2 x 31.3 x 8.6mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
Mrs Edmondston
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D2016.23
On Display
No

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