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Adze, Toki

Broken adze (fragment missing from proper left butt). Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground, with bruising on back. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, fragment missing from proper left side, proper right side tapers towards poll. Bevel is demarcated by surface change. Cutting edge is sharp and curved. "Shag River" written on front.

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

D29.1535

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
49.1 x 29 x 9.2mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.1535
On Display
No

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