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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Adze, Toki

Complete adze Cross-section of blade is rectangular. Cross-section of butt is oval. Surface of blade is ground, Sides and front-side of butt is bruised. Minor differentiation between butt and blade, sides reduced to form shoulder. Sides taper towards poll. Bevel is continuous with blade. Cutting edge is sharp and straight. Large chip on the middle of the cutting edge.

Provenance Place:
Riverton, Southland District, South Island, New Zealand

D21.588

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
121 x 60 x 21mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Credit Line
Sir Frederick Chapman
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D21.588
On Display
No

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