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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken adze (lower blade remaining). Stone. Dark grey. Cross-section is oval. Surface is ground, with some light bruising. Butt not present, but sides begin to taper before break. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, lightly chipped with a large chip on the proper right side. "Shag River" written on front.

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

D29.1478

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
61.6 x 45.3 x 18.6mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.1478
On Display
No

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