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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Grey stone. Quadrangular cross-section. The surface is flaked and bruised with ground areas on the lower front and back of the blade. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The bevel is smooth and ends in a rounded chin. The cutting edge is sharp and curved.

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

D21.612

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
96.5 x 31 x 19mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Sir Frederick Chapman
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D21.612
On Display
No

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