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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Black stone. Cross-section is trapezoidal, with the back narrower than the front. Surface is ground and flaked. Differentiation between the butt and blade; sides are tapered toward the poll. Bevel is demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is sharp and straight. "Akatore mud flat" inscription

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

D37.458

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
133 x 41 x 21mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Dr B. Howard
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D37.458
On Display
No

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