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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. The cross-section is rectangular. The surface is ground with some flaking on the proper left hand side. There is only minor differentiation between the butt and blade as the proper right hand side has a small shoulder and then tapers in towards the poll. The bevel is continuous with the blade. The cutting edge is curved and sharp with chips on the proper right hand side.

Provenance Place:
Taieri Mouth, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D25.675

Details

Measurements
142.2 x 63.8 x 28.6mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Credit Line
Thomson Collection
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D25.675
On Display
No

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