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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Trapezoidal cross-section with back narrower than front. Front of adze is ground with flake scars. Back of adze is also ground with flake scars - Large flake scar to the left portion of blade. No differentiation between butt and blade. Butt portion slightly tapers in towards poll. Bevel is continuous on blade. Cutting edge is rounded with small chips present. Cutting edge is also sharp.

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

D39.3241

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
107.8 x 36.5 x 15mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
Mr Les Lockerbie
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D39.3241
On Display
No

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