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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Adze, Toki

Complete pounamu adze. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground with some flaking. Differentiation between butt and blade; sides tapered towards the poll. Bevel is demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is not present due to flaking. "Papanui Inlet" inscription

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Papanui Inlet, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D29.15

Details

Measurements
105 x 456 x 14mm
Credit Line
Fels Fund, W. Dick
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.15
On Display
No

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