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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

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Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Pounamu. Mid green, light green. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface of lower blade is ground, becoming more bruised towards poll. Undifferentiated between butt and blade, sides taper towards poll. Bevel lis demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is sharp and curved. Chip on front of proper right of cutting edge.

Production Primary Date:
Early

Provenance Place:
Papatowai, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D37.565

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
115 x 45 x 14mm
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D37.565
On Display
No

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