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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Trapezoidal at poll with front narrower than back, Asymmetrical at blade. Surface is ground with bruising and flaking down both sides, and heavy flaking around the poll. Butt has minor differentiation. The left side has been reduced. Bevel is demarcated by a line curving from corner to corner. Cutting edge is smooth, sharp and straight. Sawing mark down left side proper.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Long Beach, Otago, New Zealand, Westland, West Coast, New Zealand

D45.152

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
133 x 36mm
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D45.152
On Display
No

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