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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Adze, Toki

Complete adze. Rectangular cross section. Back surface mostly ground with some bruising. Front surface ground but with significant flaking and bruising. The butt is slightly differentiated by and increased taper at the sides. The bevel is demarcated by an asymmetrical line across the back.

Production Primary Date:
Mid

Provenance Place:
Moeraki, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand, Arahura, Westland District, West Coast, New Zealand

D49.179

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
72.5 x 23.5 x 7mm
Media/Materials
Nephrite, Jade, mineral, inorganic, Inanga, Pounamu
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D49.179
On Display
No

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