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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Stone. Mid grey and mid-brown. Cross-section is semi-circular, front flattened. Surface is mostly ground, some flaking at poll. Undifferentiated between butt and blade. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is sharp and curved, lightly chipped. Papatowai written on front and back.

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

D37.646

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
85.3 x 23.9 x 11mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D37.646
On Display
No

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