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Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Basalt. Black, mid grey. Cross-section is oval. Surface is partially ground on front and back lower blade. Butt and sides are flaked and bruised. Minor differentiation between butt and blade, sides taper towards poll, front reduces. Bevel is continuous with blade, cutting edge is not present. "Onepoto" written on front and back.

Provenance Place:
Onepoto, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

D39.1506

Details

Measurements
125.2 x 38.2 x 23.4mm
Media/Materials
basalt, Lava, Volcanic, Igneous, Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr David Teviotdale
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D39.1506
On Display
No

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