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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Plano-convex (front flattened) cross-section. Front of adze is very flat and bruised. Back of adze is also bruised but with more distinct flake scarring. No differentiation between blade and butt, however butt portion tapers in towards the poll. Bevel has a ridge due to flake scarring. Cutting edge is slightly rounded and blunt/jagged.

Provenance Place:
Kings Rock, Catlins, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand

D39.1198

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
126 x 47.5 x 21mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D39.1198
On Display
No

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