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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete Oval cross-section. Front of blade is bruised all over. Back of blade is also bruised with distinct flake scarring. No differentiation between butt and blade. Blade slightly tapers in towards the poll portion. Bevel portion appears continuous on blade, however is difficult to distinguish. Cutting edge is curved and blunt.

Provenance Place:
Queenstown, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand

D44.221

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
240 x 66.8 x 32.7mm
Media/Materials
greenstone, Jade, mineral, inorganic
Credit Line
Charles Haines
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D44.221
On Display
No

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