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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Dark grey stone. Surface is ground and flaked. Cross-section is rectangular. No differentiation between butt and blade; sides taper toward poll. Bevel is demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is straight and sharp. "Temuka" inscription on front and back.

Provenance Place:
Temuka, Timaru District, Canterbury, New Zealand

D30.667

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
103.5 x 46.5 x 17.5mm
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
McCully Collection, Fels Fund
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D30.667
On Display
No

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