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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze The cross-section is asymmetrical at both ends of the adze. The surface is mostly ground with a few flake scars. The sides taper towards the poll. The bevel is demarcated by a small ridge. The cutting edge is sharp and has a few small chips. There is a flake scar on the proper left side on the front of the blade.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Kaikai Beach, Otago Heads, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D29.5119

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
74 x 31mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Pounamu, Rock
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D29.5119
On Display
No

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