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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Dark green pounamu. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground with sawing marks on proper left side. Flaking and bruising around the butt, with front sloping down to meet poll. Bevel on front and back, both demarcated by lines. Cutting edge is slightly curved and sharp. "Long Beach" inscription.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Long Beach, Otago, New Zealand, Long Beach, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D25.125

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
88.5 x 35 x 13mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
Fels Fund
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D25.125
On Display
No

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