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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete unfinished adze. Grey stone. Asymmetrical cross-section. The surface is roughly flaked with a ground bevel. There is no distinction between the butt and the bevel. The bevel is demarcated by an irregular oblique line. The cutting edge is chipped.

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

D22.834

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
98.5 x 39 x 17mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr H. P. Young
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D22.834
On Display
No

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