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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze (possibly missing fragment along proper left). Cross-section is asymmetrical. Surface is ground, but with bruising on back of butt. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, reduction on proper left. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved. "Shag River" written on back.

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

D29.1536

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
64.8 x 23.7 x 11.7mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.1536
On Display
No

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