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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Adze, Toki

Incomplete Asymmetrical cross-section at poll/butt portion. Both front and back of blade have bruising and flake scars at right portion of shoulder. Differentiation would have been present on complete adze, however blade/bevel portion is missing. Can see a clear reduction in the side to produce shoulder at right portion of butt. Blade is missing from adze. Only adze butt present.

Provenance Place:
Papatowai, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D36.1055

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
60.5 x 44.5 x 36mm
Media/Materials
stone, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori, Archaeology
Accession Number
D36.1055
On Display
No

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