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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Adze roughout, it is unclear whether it is complete or broken off at the poll end. Grey stone. Asymmetrical quadrangular cross-section. The surface is flaked. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The bevel is roughly indicated by flake scars. The cutting edge is blunt and irregular.

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

D21.598

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
88 x 37.5 x 14.5mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Credit Line
Sir Frederick Chapman
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D21.598
On Display
No

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