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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete unfinished adze. Dark brown/black stone. Quadrangular cross-section. The surface is flaked and has ground areas on the lower blade. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The bevel is demarcated by flake scars and an irregular line. The cutting edge is curved and chipped.

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

D22.757

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
103.5 x 39 x 16.5mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr H. P. Young
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D22.757
On Display
No

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