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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Stone. Black. Cross-section is oval. Surface is mostly ground, with some bruising on butt. Minor differentiation between butt and blade, front and sides slightly reduced, forming small shoulder. Poll front is reduced. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, one small chip mid-cutting edge. S. Island written on front.

Provenance Place:
South Island, New Zealand

D25.2167

Details

Provenance Place
South Island, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
98 x 50 x 27mm
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D25.2167
On Display
No

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