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Te Kohinga Taoka Māori

Collection Record

Axe

Incomplete adze, part of the poll missing Trapezoidal, back slightly narrower than front Surface is ground with bruising on the sides and flaking at the butt. No differentiation between the butt and the blade. Bevel is continuous. The cutting edge is curved and sharp with chipping and bruising.

Provenance Place:
Moeraki, Waitaki District, Otago, New Zealand

D49.198

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
101.84 x 54.76 x 24.07mm
Media/Materials
Rock, inorganic
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D49.198
On Display
No

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