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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Rectangular at poll, lenticular at blade. Surface is ground on front with heavy bruising and flaking down the sides. Butt has minor differentiation, sides taper slightly toward the poll. Bevel is continuous with blade. Cutting edge is blunt and rough with a slight curve.

Provenance Place:
Kātiki Beach, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D29.1416

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
133.9 x 48.7 x 24mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.1416
On Display
No

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