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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Cross-section is rectangular. Surface is ground on front and bevel, bruised on back and sides. Undifferentiated between butt and blade. Bevel is demarcated by a line, cutting edge is sharp and curved,. "Kaikoura" written on front and back.

Provenance Place:
Kaikōura, Kaikōura District, Canterbury, New Zealand

D38.281

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
81.1 x 26.8 x 5.9mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Pounamu
Credit Line
W Ferry
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D38.281
On Display
No

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