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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Incomplete Trapezoidal cross-section. Front of blade is ground with large portion broken of on the back section. Half of bevel is present however, and also ground. No butt present on blade. Large portion broken off back which makes it difficult to determine whether bevel is continuous or had ridge/line present. Cutting edge is slightly curved and sharp.

Provenance Place:
Catlins River, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D21.559

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
101.5 x 60 x 32mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D21.559
On Display
No

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