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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Black stone. Surface is ground. Cross-section is lenticular. Sides of the butt are slightly reduced at the shoulders. Bevel is demarcated by a line. Cutting edge is curved and sharp. "Akaroa" inscription on front and back.

Provenance Place:
Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, Banks Peninsula District, Canterbury, New Zealand

D38.1023

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
137.5 x 65.3 x 18.5mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Dr Frank Borrie
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D38.1023
On Display
No

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