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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken adze (portion of lower blade remaining). Stone. Mid grey, mid brown. Cross-section is oval. Surface is ground on most of front and back, some light flaking. Butt not present, but sides begin to taper before break. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is chipped off. "Shag River" written on back.

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

D29.1900

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
64.7 x 53.2 x 20.4mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.1900
On Display
No

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