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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken adze (lower blade remaining). Stone. Light grey. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground, large flake scar on back, lighter flaking on sides. Butt not present. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved. "Shag River" and "325" written on front.

Provenance Place:
Shag River Mouth, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D29.1477

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
40.9 x 31.6 x 14.6mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.1477
On Display
No

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