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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Roughout of adze. Dark grey stone with patches of red/brown. Asymmetrical cross-section. The surface is flaked. There is no distinction between the butt and the blade. The sides of the upper blade taper in towards the poll. The bevel is roughly indicated. The cutting edge is sharp and irregular.

Provenance Place:
The Neck, Rakiura, Southland, New Zealand

D41.241

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
91 x 56.5 x 28.5mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Credit Line
W.J. Popplewell
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D41.241
On Display
No

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