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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Broken adze (lower blade remaining). Stone. Mid grey. Cross-section is triangular with apex with front, apex flattens towards cutting edge. Surface is ground, some flaking towards broken edge. Butt not present. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved. Papatowai is written on proper left and back.

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

D37.644

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
70.9 x 23 x 25.4mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D37.644
On Display
No

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